WW2 German Luftwaffe M40 Single Decal Helmet EK64 Lot No 067

The WW2 German Luftwaffe M40 Single Decal Helmet EK64 Lot No 067 is an original combat helmet issued to members of the German Air Force during the Second World War. The M40 model introduced a stamped, rolled-edge steel shell with ventilation holes integrated into the shell, a feature distinguishing it from earlier M35 models. The helmet retains a single Luftwaffe eagle decal on the wearer’s left side, in accordance with regulations implemented in 1940 to streamline insignia. The maker and size mark “EK64” indicate manufacture by Eisenhüttenwerke Thale with a shell size of 64 centimeters. The lot number, 067, is located in the rear inner skirt and corresponds to specific production batches, aiding collectors and historians in identification. The helmet is typically fitted with a leather liner and chinstrap, though the description does not specify these elements’ presence. This item represents standard Luftwaffe headgear used by aircrew and ground personnel during WWII.