WW2 German M40 Double Decal Police Steel Helmet SE62 Lot No 6986

The WW2 German M40 Double Decal Police Steel Helmet SE62 Lot No 6986 is an authentic example of protective headgear issued to German police forces during the Second World War. Manufactured using the Stahlhelm Model 1940 (M40) pattern, this helmet was produced by the firm Eisenhüttenwerke, Thale, as indicated by the “SE” marking, with a shell size of 62 centimeters. The lot number 6986 further identifies its production batch. Distinctive features of the police variant include the presence of two decals: the national tricolor shield on one side and the police eagle insignia on the other. The helmet retains its original steel construction and ventilation holes pressed into the sides, characteristic of the M40 design. This type of helmet was employed by uniformed police units for security and law enforcement duties within occupied territories and the German home front during the conflict. The example reflects typical wear and manufacturing techniques of the era.