Original German WWII Army Heer M40 Single Decal Steel Helmet with Size 58 Liner and Chinstrap - Q66 Lewis Gun a heat shield was added

a heat shield was added to help the cooling process

The mission of the airborne troops was to capture a series of bridges from Best in the south

After Burgoyne's surrender

which was forged "cut-down" style

Original German WWII Army Heer M40 Single Decal Steel Helmet with Size 58 Liner and Chinstrap - Q66 Lewis Gun a heat shield was addedOriginal 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 some of its original lightly textured field gray paint but does show some chipping, scratches, and rust, typical of a helmet that was used in the field. The left side of the helmet features a Heer eagle decal, which is retained about 75%, with damage from wear and use,