Germany, Heer. An M40 Stahlhelm, By Eisenhüttenwerke Thale United Republic of The moisture guard is embossed

The moisture guard is embossed “Deutsche Wertarbeit

on 23 January 1942

56 mm (w) x 58

a silvered bronze cross pattee with a black enameled static swastika in the centre of the cross

marked on reverse "JL" (for Jacob Laser)

Germany, Heer. An M40 Stahlhelm, By Eisenhüttenwerke Thale United Republic of The moisture guard is embossed(Heer Stahlhelm M40). A well preserved Heer M40 Stahlhelm, constructed of a single sheet of magnetic molybdenum steel. Three rivets are distributed around the exterior circumference of the shell, securing in place the interior fixtures, while the helmet is also flanked on each side by integral ventilation shafts. The exterior retains an unusual medium green painted finish with a semi mottled appearance applied post manufacture, and demonstrates no