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The German M40 Stahlhelm is a highly sought-after collectible item from World War II, originally manufactured in Germany during the war. This post-war reissue showcases a meticulously refurbished example of the iconic helmet, perfect for military history enthusiasts and collectors. Its original design and German origin make it a valuable piece of militaria memorabilia, representing a significant period in world history. This one has battle damage, looks to be original issue but could be possible post war reissue. A neat piece of history! Looks to be post war reissued.

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The German M40 Stahlhelm is a highly sought-after collectible item from World War II, originally manufactured in Germany during the war. This post-war reissue showcases a meticulously refurbished example of the iconic helmet, perfect for military history enthusiasts and collectors. Its original design and German origin make it a valuable piece of militaria memorabilia, representing a significant period in world history.

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The German M40 Stahlhelm is a highly sought-after collectible item from World War II, originally manufactured in Germany during the war. This post-war reissue showcases a meticulously refurbished example of the iconic helmet, perfect for military history enthusiasts and collectors. Its original design and German origin make it a valuable piece of militaria memorabilia, representing a significant period in world history.

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Many people list these helmets as WW2, but even though they are identical, that’s not true. This is a post-war helmet. The condition is very good. This helmet is more accurate than the wartime ones. It has smoother sides and is made of high-quality steel. Much later, somewhere around the 60s, the Germans began to make helmets and paint them white.

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I have been told it is a border guard helmet. It is solid with no cracks or dents in the metal. There are some scuff marks and blemishes on the outside as seen in the photos. The inside shows some surface rust. There is no liner. It’s a really nice piece overall. Please check all the photos and video. I welcome any information on what model this actually is.

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Helmet has ding dents and scratches, some surface rust spots. Multiple layers of paint. Please see photos for details.

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Post WW2 German M38 paratrooper Fallschirmjager Helmet Stahlhelm 71 GSG9 This is a helmet I got from my 173rd guy. It is a mystery as to when and whom this helmet was acquired, what I do know is that it was acquired pre-1990. Other than that, there is no verified or documented history of it. I have been investigating this helmet for about the last year or so. I have 2 of these, both from the same vet. One has a strange liner where the stitching of the liner goes back to front North-South, not typically seen on these types of helmets where the liner stitching goes (east-west) and GSG9 straps, this one has a ww2 type straps (look at the pics). This helmet weighs 2.31 lbs. (shell weight) total weight with liner and straps is 2.8 lbs. Helmet has a rolled edge (4mm) with a fold line like WW2-type originals and it is size 71. This could be one of the press-formed shells that were surplus post-war 1948-50 there was a small batch of M40s and a small batch of M38s made post-war that have no stamps in them then there is an ultra high-end reproduction made by Dipko a Czechoslovakian company that made these using the same press machines and the same edge trimming machine they also used Chromium steel plating all surpluses in Poland, they didn’t make many of them and are very expensive and very hard to come by, this could be one of them. At 2.8 lbs as you stated it sounds like it cause by the original M38 and the Czech-made ones are the exact same except the milling line is crisper on the Czech-made version cause they re-engineered it to be electrical vs. A manual as they did at the Eisenhuttenwerk Thale factory during WWII, there was a press form guy and there was a guy cranking the edge trimmer bander like a can opener that’s why when you look at an original and look at the milling line they are not very straight at all late war M38’s are usually hit and miss and in my opinion had corners cut cause they were flying to get helmets out. So my family is from Germany my grandfather’s brother worked for Eisenhuttenwerk and later moved to West Germany and worked in fabrication over there for a while. He then worked as a foreman for Shuberth Werke. If I were you I would take out the liner and the chinstrap of that one and install in high-end liner and Chinstraps. Always see photos for details! All conditions and grading systems are subjective and we try our best to grade close to the industry “standard”, but we upload high-resolution images so you can decide for yourself. If there is a discrepancy between the description and the pictures – trust the pictures! View My Other Items For Sale? If you have been following my listings, you know for the last few months I have been pulling things out of a warehouse and several large buildings from a collector/enthusiast who was with the 173rd Airborne Brigade and stationed in Germany after the Vietnam War. Thanks for reading this far, now I have our usual information below. We make every effort to write an accurate listing and provide clear pictures to help you shop. Good luck and have FUN!

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German ww2 tan & water helmet cover (Original German WW2 rayon material, post war assembled) optimal shells size for a nice fit is 64.

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100% original, post WW2. Great helmet for display. There is not and there never has been any naughty symbols on this helmet. VERY IMPORTANT INFO FOR OVERSEAS BUYERS. This will increase with each item as import duty is charged in advance on each item. We DO NOT receive ANY of this and we have no control over it. The flip side of this is there’s no nasty surprises. We will NOT send it overseas any other way.

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POST WW1 GERMAN YOUNG STAHLHELM LEAGUE MEMBER w/ HELMET PHOTO POSTCARD RPPC 1923. VERY EARLY VIEW OF POST WW1 GERMAN YOUNG STAHLHELM LEAGUE (JUNGSTAHLHELM) MEMBER WEARING HIS HELMET AND COLLAR INSIGNIA OF THE JUNGSTAHLHELM. Der Stahlhelm, Bund Der Frontsoldaten (German,’The Steel Helmet, League Of Front-Line Soldiers’), Known as Der Stahlhelm’The Steel Helmet’, Was a German WW1 Veteran’s Organization Existing from 1918 to 1935. It was part of The ” Black Reichswehr ” and in the later days of the German Weimar Republic operated as a paramilitary and placed at political party gatherings as armed security guards. After unsuccessful attempts to cooperate with independent youths organizations, Jungstahlhelm units were founded in October 1923. SHARP FOCUS WITH VERY GOOD CONTRAST. THIS IS NOT A REPRODUCTION OR A COPY.

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