Germany, Heer. An M40 Stahlhelm, By Eisenhüttenwerke Thale Auction oval silvered zink

oval silvered zink

An Early Infantry Badge

14 March 1943)

measuring 76 mm (w) x 17 mm (h)

missing its enamels)

Germany, Heer. An M40 Stahlhelm, By Eisenhüttenwerke Thale Auction oval silvered zink(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