WW2 German Army M40 Steel Helmet With Replacement Decals ET62 Lot No 1051

The WW2 German Army M40 Steel Helmet offered here is designated by the shell size ET62 and carries the lot number 1051. The M40 helmet, introduced in 1940, was a standard issue for German military forces during the Second World War. This example features the characteristic rolled edge and stamped air vents integral to the shell, typical of the M40 production series. The helmet is constructed from stamped steel and is marked with the manufacturer’s code “ET,” indicating production by Eisenhüttenwerke Thale. Replacement decals have been applied, consistent with styles used by the German Army during the period. The interior retains its original or period-correct liner band. M40 helmets are notable for their robust construction and are widely recognized among collectors and historians as an important piece of mid-war German military equipment. This helmet provides a representative example of the combat gear worn by Wehrmacht personnel throughout much of World War II.