Original German WWII Extra Large Army Heer M40 Single Decal Steel Helmet with 1939 Dated 60cm Liner - Stamped Q68 DP-28 LMG and just above it there

and just above it there is the Iconic "Seated Squirrel" trademark of the Eickhorn family

The leaf spring for the blade release is intact and uncracked

which has a drawstring closure (one button broke off and is in the pocket

As the regimental command had been destroyed during the British advance the regiment was declared disbanded on 8 February 1941

Original German WWII Extra Large Army Heer M40 Single Decal Steel Helmet with 1939 Dated 60cm Liner - Stamped Q68 DP-28 LMG and just above it thereOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice all original example of a German WWII M40 helmet, issued to the Heer (Army). This stamped sheet steel construction helmet retains about 80% of its original panzergrau (armored gray) paint, but does show some chipping, scratches, and rust, typical of a helmet that was used in the field. It also appears that the entire exterior of the helmet was coated with clear enamel lacquer during the war to