Germany, Luftwaffe. A Single Decal M40 Helmet Belonging To Hans Engels, Dkig Recipient Auction Archive 93 mm x 130 mm

93 mm x 130 mm

The cap measures 110 mm x 280 mm

but due to shortages of material was not combat ready until 1944

Footnote: This aiguillette came from the personal collection of John R

a recipient of the Knight’s Cross

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Single Decal M40 Helmet Belonging To Hans Engels, Dkig Recipient Auction Archive 93 mm x 130 mm(Luftwaffe M40 Stahlhelm). Constructed of molybdenum steel (magnetic); with its original green paint on the interior and exterior. It features stamped air vents and a smooth finished edge along the entire helmet, making this a signature M40 helmet. The interior has its original butterscotch coloured leather liner, constructed of eight leather panels, each with five ventilation holes, and an additional hole at the top for the drawstring to be fed