Original German WWII Double Decal Civic Police M40 Steel Combat Helmet with 56cm Liner and 1941 Dated Chinstrap, Stamped ET64 Rear Sight Assembly 1815 authorizing Government expenditure in

1815 authorizing Government expenditure in Palmerston's role at the time as "The Paymaster-General" (The Secretary of War)

This particular example has the higher grade 1937 Pattern fittings with the lacquered sharkskin wrapped scabbard

The barrel has also been deactivated by having the chamber welded closed and joined to the receiver

used to familiarize users with the weight and feel of the grenade

The data plate still has the full manufacturer information listed on it:

Original German WWII Double Decal Civic Police M40 Steel Combat Helmet with 56cm Liner and 1941 Dated Chinstrap, Stamped ET64 Rear Sight Assembly 1815 authorizing Government expenditure inOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an original German WWII double decal Civic Police M40 steel combat helmet, stamped ET64 and complete with its original paint, approximately 80% retained Civic Police eagle and party shield decals, original M31 leather liner sized 56cm, and a complete 1941 dated chinstrap. It is a very attractive service used example with approximately 50% of the original lightly textured Panzergrau exterior finish remaining,