This is just a text book sleepy helmet that has not been cleaned. We considered it because the paint is clearly lovely under a layer of grime but we decided to leave that decision to the buyer.
It is a single decal Kriegsmarine M40 combat helmet with original liner in place. It is a size 64 helmet with a low batch code of 0077. There is also very unusual maker mark that appears to be IF. Everything about this helmet is text-book. The gold of the decal and the slight ghost around it, the liner and pins are just untouched although the rear one has started to rust (This can be cleaned)
It has some dings from combat, possibly shrapnel as it's seriously hard to damage a German helmet!
All around just a smashing piece of WW2 history.
There is a video attached showing it in detail plus a large batch of photos. Any questions, feel free to get in touch. If you would like, we are happy to write out a certificate of authenticity to go with this that can be emailed or printed and shipped with it.
Shipping, International we will upgrade the shipping method at our cost from the standard to the most appropriate express to your country UPS, FedEx, Parcelforce, DPD are some examples.
To the UK, we will upgrade to next day special delivery ourselves.