September 10-12, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/12/2024
German World War II Luftwaffe M40 single decal helmet in a shell maker/size "Q64" and lot number of "DN228". Unissued Luftwaffe M40 SD helmets like this with such crown wear from being stacked are known to have come from an abandoned train near Paris after the Normandy invasion, and brought home by GIs. Shell exterior retains approximately 90% of its rough blue-gray paint, with freckling, scrapes, and white paint. Shell interior retains approximately 95% of its rough paint with dust and freckling. Luftwaffe eagle rates 95+%, with era-applied lacquer. A reproduction tricolor decal was added postwar and is likely to be easily removed. Original liner had moderate rim wear with a glue repair on one of its tongues. Drawstring is present. Zinc liner band with what appears to be undisturbed rivets. An original chinstrap with steel and aluminum fittings is present with moderate wear was added after the war. CONDITION: Overall very good to excellent. WEZ
Item Dimensions: 11" X 9" X 6"