WW2 Original German M40 ET64 Single Decal SS Helmet with Leather "Named" Liner & Chin Strap
SKU: 564
Original/Reproduction: Original (Certified)
Availability: In-stock
Manufacturer: ET–Eisenhüttenwerke – Thale
Year Manufactured: 1940
Model: M40
Size: 64, 56cm - ET64 (Eisenhüttenwerke Thale, size 64 shell)
Insignia: SS Runic Decal, Textbook ET Style
Markings: ET64, Llot number
Construction: Made from a Single Piece of Pressed Manganese Steel
Liner: Original Wartime Leather Liner with Drawstring
Chin Strap: Original Leather,Aluminum Buckle
Condition: Excellent
Price: $8,995.00
Seller Type: WW2C
Seller ID: JMW
Seller Code: SR-6500
Return Policy: 3-day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Description:
This is a highly desirable Original German WWII M40 Single Decal SS Helmet, an outstanding and well-preserved example that retains its correct wartime features and exceptional overall integrity. The helmet shell is produced in size ET64, manufactured by Eisenhüttenwerk Thale, one of the principal steel helmet producers of the Third Reich.
Helmet Shell
- Correct M40 pattern steel helmet, distinguished by the factory-stamped ventilation holes
- Shell size ET64, properly marked inside the skirt
- Original field-applied finish with honest, even age toning
- Retains its original SS single decal, exhibiting strong definition, excellent color, and proper period wear consistent with age
- No postwar repaint, restoration, or artificial aging detected
Liner & Chin Strap
- Fitted with its original wartime leather liner, showing excellent preservation and flexibility
- Liner is period “named”, adding significant historical interest and potential for further research
- Correct liner band and attachment hardware
- Original leather chin strap present, intact, and supple, with expected age characteristics and no major damage or repairs
Condition
- Overall Excellent Condition
- Clean shell with no structural issues, cracks, or warping
- Decal remains sharp and well-centered
- Leather components are sound, complete, and visually appealing
- A well-balanced example showing light, honest service wear without abuse
Historical Significance
The M40 SS single decal helmet represents a key transitional period in German helmet production during WWII, when resource conservation led to the elimination of the national tricolor decal, leaving only the branch insignia. Helmets attributed to the SS are among the most sought-after by advanced collectors due to their limited production, wartime usage, and historical importance.
