Authentic WWII German M40 steel helmet, battlefield recovered from the Eastern Front. This helmet shows dramatic combat damage, with a fragmentation or bullet hole to the crown and several smaller rust perforations. Despite the damage, the metal remains solid and stable, making it a strong display piece. Visible traces of the original paint remain on the shell, and the inside skirt retains factory maker and lot number stamps. FOR CONDITION AND DETAILS PLEASE CHECK PHOTOS. DON`T HESITATE TO ASK US QUESTIONS, WE WILL BE HAPPY TO ANSWER THEM.