WW2 German M40 Luftwaffe Helmet

A totally original bringback German M40 Luftwaffe helmet which I originally acquired from private hands back in 2018.
An M40 single decal this helmet still has its original chinstrap & unmolested liner firmly in place.
The luftwaffe 'dotted wing' decal is recorded as correct for the manufacturer 'SE' as here. Its distinctions , compared to decals on other helmets, are the downward turned eyebrow & flatter chest ( See Pg 94 Helmet Decals of the Third Reich By Ken Niewiarowicz ) .
Marked to the shell rim as an 'EF64' for the firm ' A.G.Fulda ' with a batch number of 22776 this conforms exactly with that recorded in the Brian ICE reference as a single decal luftwaffe helmet produced between the 190 & 1942 period. They are known for having the least clear markings as can be seen.
Condition wise this helmet has been in the shed for many years however is in surprisingly excellent condition. The decal is nearly 100% intact & the factory blue grey paint of the outer shell shows only minor rust age upon close examination. All three liner pins retain their blue factory paint these again being nearly 100% intact. The underside of the helmet rim was cleaned by the previous owner with a minor abrasive & the fresh rust of the chinstrap fittings given a wipe over. The chinstrap has never been off of the helmet & is maker marked to the firm Hermann & Sohne . It is dated however it has been stamped off centre so only the top part of the date can be seen. There is a small 'nick' to one edge of the long strap & I am unable to unbuckle it due to it having been in this position for many years & now stiff with the ageing of the metal.
Certainly a time capsule of a piece & most likely one of the last surviving 'bringback' pieces .

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