WW2 German Army M40 Steel Helmet Single Decal ET62 Lot No 1051 Tri-Colour Added

The WW2 German Army M40 Steel Helmet Single Decal ET62 Lot No 1051 features the standard design issued to Wehrmacht forces during the Second World War. Manufactured by Eisenhüttenwerke Thale (indicated by the “ET” stamp), this helmet is marked with the size “62” denoting a shell fit for head sizes 54–57 cm. The lot number “1051” provides additional information for production identification. The helmet retains its single Wehrmacht eagle decal on the left side, a common configuration after 1940 regulations discontinued national tricolor shields on service helmets. A period tri-colour (black, white, red) marking is added, which may indicate later cosmetic personalization. The steel shell’s rolled edge and ventilation holes reflect the modification from earlier M35 models. This item represents military headgear typical of the mid-war period and demonstrates changes in German helmet production standards during WWII. The original liner and chinstrap condition should be verified upon examination.