Original German WWII Service Worn M40 Single Decal Luftwaffe Helmet Shell with Textured Paint - SE62 Knives & Daggers This translates to 2600 years

This translates to 2600 years from the foundation of the empire in 660 BC

original sleeve cuffs and waistband as well as lining

with almost double the effective range of the M1

with removable 9 1/2 inch hard wood handles

Some cracking is evident but overall functional and serviceable

Original German WWII Service Worn M40 Single Decal Luftwaffe Helmet Shell with Textured Paint - SE62 Knives & Daggers This translates to 2600 yearsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice all original example Model 1940 German WWII helmet shell, with a single Luftwaffe Eagle decal. This stamped sheet steel construction helmet retains about 75% of the original lightly textured Luftwaffe Blue Gray paint overcoat, and shows light wear throughout. This was definitely a helmet that saw use during the war, and has a great patina. There are areas on the left and right sides of the helmet