Original German WWII Army Heer M40 Single Decal Steel Helmet with Liner - Size 62 Shell MG 34 Ammo Storage The serial number indicates production

The serial number indicates production in 1876

and there is even case hardening on the breech block and receiver

Barrels producing unusually small groups were fitted to rifles with set triggers and special finish and marked One of One Thousand to be sold at a price of $100

This is one in very nice condition

near Civitavecchia

Original German WWII Army Heer M40 Single Decal Steel Helmet with Liner - Size 62 Shell MG 34 Ammo Storage The serial number indicates productionOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice all original example of a German WWII M40 helmet, issued to the Heer (Army). This stamped sheet steel construction helmet retains much of its original lightly field gray paint but does show some chipping, scratches, and rust, typical of a helmet that was used in the field. It also looks like the entire helmet exterior paint was at one time lightly lacquered, which is what gives it the somewhat