Germany, SS. A Rare Waffen-SS M40 Steel Helmet, Single Decal and Owner-Attributed Example, by Eisenhüttenwerke Thale United Republic of numbered "27335" on the front

numbered "27335" on the front cover

Grouping of Five Kriegsmarine Eagles

the silvering is still frosted

topped by a stag’s head and above hunting imagery consisting of a crossed rifle and sabre with a canteen

A partially-legible size chart is stamped in black ink on the liner

Germany, SS. A Rare Waffen-SS M40 Steel Helmet, Single Decal and Owner-Attributed Example, by Eisenhüttenwerke Thale United Republic of numbered "27335" on the front(Waffen SS Stahlhelm M40). A rare and well preserved Waffen SS M40 steel helmet, constructed of a magnetic molybdenum steel shell which retains the majority of its original dark grey paint. The shell is flanked on each side by an integral ventilation hole, while three rivets are distributed around the outer circumference to firmly hold the interior fixtures in place. Situated just below the right ventilation hole is a partially intact decal consisting