This original WWII German M40 helmet has an exceptional combat-used appearance. Following use, the helmet underwent a wartime refurbishment, where it was painted inside and out in a feldblau finish. The helmet's inside brim is size stamped ET66, along with the lot number of 5061, denoting 1940 production by the Eisenhüttenwerke, Thale factory. It comes complete with its original leather liner and steel-buckled chinstrap - both of which show heavy and consistent use. Interestingly, the liner has a reenforced aluminum band, which is most commonly seen among M35s, but is also consistent for early-production M40s. The helmet's split pins and washers are all original and show no signs of tampering.