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German M40 Single Decal Luftwaffe Helmet

Posted: Sat Aug 19, 2017 1:00 pm
by Tailgunnerdownunder
One from my collection is this great example of the standard issue at the time of a M40 single decal Luftwaffe helmet. From the photo's you can see it has had some light use but overall is in excellent condition. It's a Quist made helmet as many M40 Lufts were. Size 66 (shell) with the corresponding liner a size 58 (as stamped). Liner is in almost perfect condition, very soft complete with liner cord. The chinstrap is marked, both with markers mark (Franz Brehme) and the unit designation of Flak 24. The decal has a nice golden tone and is in great condition as well. Overall a very nice helmet and one that would be very hard for a collector to upgrade. :thumbsup:

Regards Mark.

Re: German M40 Single Decal Luftwaffe Helmet

Posted: Sat Aug 19, 2017 1:05 pm
by Tailgunnerdownunder
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Re: German M40 Single Decal Luftwaffe Helmet

Posted: Sat Aug 19, 2017 1:10 pm
by Tailgunnerdownunder
Some closeup pictures of the chinstrap markings......Franz Brehme Walsrode 1939.

Re: German M40 Single Decal Luftwaffe Helmet

Posted: Sat Aug 19, 2017 1:14 pm
by Tailgunnerdownunder
To top it all off the helmet also has a dome stamp which is a inspection stamp done randomly to check on production quality. :thumbsup:

Re: German M40 Single Decal Luftwaffe Helmet

Posted: Sat Aug 19, 2017 9:24 pm
by pablo10
simply WOW

Re: German M40 Single Decal Luftwaffe Helmet

Posted: Sat Aug 19, 2017 10:55 pm
by Tailgunnerdownunder
pablo10 wrote:simply WOW

Thanks mate your wow is much appreciated :thumbsup: yours and mine are a great matching set. Regards Mark

Re: German M40 Single Decal Luftwaffe Helmet

Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2017 7:44 am
by EwanS
another stunning one looker mate !!

and a Q !

:x :x :x

Re: German M40 Single Decal Luftwaffe Helmet

Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2017 8:21 am
by pablo10
Mark-so true they are very close and both have that "wow look".

Re: German M40 Single Decal Luftwaffe Helmet

Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2017 8:22 am
by Tailgunnerdownunder
EwanS wrote:another stunning one looker mate !!

and a Q !

:x :x :x

Hi Ewan thanks mate. Been thinking that a nice helmet would set off your fine collection of eagles very nicely indeed. :thumbsup: :smile: Regards Mark

Re: German M40 Single Decal Luftwaffe Helmet

Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2017 8:26 am
by Tailgunnerdownunder
You see Ewan I collect eagles as well mate :lol: :lol: :thumbsup: Regards Mark.

Re: German M40 Single Decal Luftwaffe Helmet

Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2017 8:28 am
by Tailgunnerdownunder
pablo10 wrote:Mark-so true they are very close and both have that "wow look".

Absolutely Pablo :thumbsup: Regards Mark

Re: German M40 Single Decal Luftwaffe Helmet

Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2017 8:33 am
by pablo10
how many lids do you have these days? oh murphy's law the camp new I told you about sold 12 hours later lol it was very nice.
do you think I should add some goggles to my new arrival?

Re: German M40 Single Decal Luftwaffe Helmet

Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2017 9:33 am
by Tailgunnerdownunder
pablo10 wrote:how many lids do you have these days? oh murphy's law the camp new I told you about sold 12 hours later lol it was very nice.
do you think I should add some goggles to my new arrival?

M42? Certainly :thumbsup: the thing is you can put them on and take them off to get a different look without affecting anything so it's a win win situation. Sorry mate which helmet sold? Regards Mark

Re: German M40 Single Decal Luftwaffe Helmet

Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2017 7:33 pm
by pablo10
sorry I re read my post and even I don't know what I was on about lol
I am after a nice netted helmet one day and saw a fantastic camo net for sale and went to link it to here but surprise surprise it had been just sold.
also if you see any nice goggles for sale that would suit do inform me.

Re: German M40 Single Decal Luftwaffe Helmet

Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2017 11:05 pm
by Tailgunnerdownunder
Can do Pablo :thumbsup: in fact I will keep an eye out for both. Regards Mark.

Re: German M40 Single Decal Luftwaffe Helmet

Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2017 3:17 am
by pablo10
a big thank you as always.

Re: German M40 Single Decal Luftwaffe Helmet

Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2018 1:15 pm
by Tailgunnerdownunder
Lucky to get this one looking back now in hindsight. Seller told me that he had lots of interest in this helmet after I had bought it. I guess the old saying of 'the early bird catches the worm ' applies here. :thumbsup: Regards Mark