Original German WWII M40 Service Worn Single Decal Luftwaffe Helmet with Size 56 Liner - Q64 MG 34 Buffer & Butt Stock No serious student of arms

No serious student of arms

The M1917 has a wood handle

The star retaining pins on the base definitely identify this as an officer

Haenel of Suhl

though the number is unclear

Original German WWII M40 Service Worn Single Decal Luftwaffe Helmet with Size 56 Liner - Q64 MG 34 Buffer & Butt Stock No serious student of armsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good all original example Model 1940 German WWII helmet with a single Luftwaffe Eagle decal and size 56cm liner. This stamped sheet steel construction helmet retains about 80% of the original blue grey lightly textured Luftwaffe paint and is in very good condition overall. There is overall service wear with a bit of chipping and oxidation, but no major damage out of line with being used during a war.