Original German WWII M40 Single Decal SS by Eisenhuttenwerk AG Military Art The cast iron hilt shows

The cast iron hilt shows the usual pattern of approximately 18 vertical grooves intersected by 6 horizontal grooves

While hardly attractive or 1st class like the English P-1853 Enfield rifle musket

The bayonet is not maker marked

that too is how history is made

This very photo is featured on page 362 of the book

Original German WWII M40 Single Decal SS by Eisenhuttenwerk AG Military Art The cast iron hilt showsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an incredible ultra rare all original example Model 1940 German WW2 helmet with a single SS decal. This stamped sheet steel construction helmet retains its field grey, smooth finish with about 90% of the original paint intact. The SS decal is a crisp beauty and 95% intact. All three liner retaining pins are intact. The interior of the helmet still has an original aluminum liner band, supple brown leather M31