Germany, Luftwaffe. An M40 Stahlhelm, Double Decal and Owner-Attributed Example, by Eisenhüttenwerke Thale certificate_of_authenticity Each “section” of the helmet

Each “section” of the helmet features four blackened metal (magnetic) breather holes

No 18" in Gothic script flanked by the same ornate lacing and lattice work as that used on the ricasso side

Regulations of 1942 increased the issue of the spare gas mask lenses to four pair

The interior features a complete grey rayon liner

Germany, Luftwaffe. An M40 Stahlhelm, Double Decal and Owner-Attributed Example, by Eisenhüttenwerke Thale certificate_of_authenticity Each “section” of the helmet(Luftwaffe Stahlhelm M40). A very well preserved Luftwaffe M40 Stahlhelm (steel helmet), constructed of a magnetic molybdenum steel shell which retains the majority of its factory original dark blue grey paint. Three rivets are distributed around the outer circumference to secure the interior fixtures in position, while the shell is also flanked by two integral ventilation eyelets. A pair of decals are situated directly below the latter, with the left