^Lot 1255 German M40 Stahlhelm With SS Runes

A rolled-rim steel helmet with embossed vent holes, field gray paint, and a worn white shield decal with remnants of SS runes on the right side. The decal is worn but enough detail remains to determine that the emblem is likely authentic. The paint finish is multilayered and features field gray on the surface with a brown ochre patina on the undersurface. The top of the dome is dented with a small hole and a 3'' hairline crack that extends toward the front. The interior face of the skirt is Quist marked ''Q66'' on the left side and ''334'' at the rear with the initials ''A.L.'' in white paint. The size 56 lining rates very good, showing age patina and scuffing at the rims but no fraying, cracking, separation, or loss. The original chinstrap has been lost to the years and in its place is a tan elastic strap. A distinctive SS artifact in fine condition. (28A11059-25) (1200/1800)