GERMAN WWII COMBAT POLICE DOUBLE DECAL CHICKEN WIRE M40 HELMET.

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German World war II M40 double decal Polizei helmet marked "SE64" representing the maker "Sachische Emailler" in a size "64 shell. Helmet is in a smooth gray-green color which only "SE" is known to have used. As others makers used the standard rough gray-green finish. Helmet retains approximately 65% of its smooth gray-green paint, with patina, freckling, dirt and dust, as well as a couple of tiny white paint spots present. Interior retains more than 80% of its smooth gray-green paint with freckling. Polizei decal rates 85+ % and the NSDAP decal 60+%. Both have a coat of varnish which is visible with a black light and with wear that matches the areas of damage to the decal. Leather liner has no damage to the tongues, has moderate to heavy edge fraying, is darkened, and with staining. Drawstring and size stamp of "56" are present. Liner band is zinc. Brown leather chinstrap is attached with moderate wear and damage, "RBNr" stamp with most of the numerals visible, and steel fittings with freckling is present. Helmet is covered in chicken wire and attached to the rim with 11 hooks. The hooks exhibit wear from the helmet resting on them for a long time. The chicken wire and hooks both have very old patina and freckling, as well as more recent active freckling. The wire has been present for a very long time and has not been disturbed, treated, or cleaned. The interaction of the wire with the helmet is clearly evident. CONDITION: Overall good.

Item Dimensions: 11" X 9" X 7"