German M40 Single Decal Luftwaffe Helmet

[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.

[Tailgunnerdownunder]

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[Tailgunnerdownunder]

Some closeup pictures of the chinstrap markings......Franz Brehme Walsrode 1939.

[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:

[pablo10]

simply WOW

[Tailgunnerdownunder]

simply WOW

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

[EwanS]

another stunning one looker mate !!

and a Q !

:x :x :x

[pablo10]

Mark-so true they are very close and both have that "wow look".

[Tailgunnerdownunder]

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

[Tailgunnerdownunder]

You see Ewan I collect eagles as well mate :lol: :lol: :thumbsup: Regards Mark.

[Tailgunnerdownunder]

Mark-so true they are very close and both have that "wow look".

Absolutely Pablo :thumbsup: Regards Mark

[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?

[Tailgunnerdownunder]

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

[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.

[Tailgunnerdownunder]

Can do Pablo :thumbsup: in fact I will keep an eye out for both. Regards Mark.

[pablo10]

a big thank you as always.

[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