Germany, Heer. A Heer M40 Single-Decal Steel Helmet By Eisenhüttenwerk Thale United Republic of 54mm(width) x 67

54mm(width) x 67

Erbe AG of Schmalkalden stamped onto the centre of the ricasso

on a greenish-brown wool base

earning him the QSA with four clasps and the KSA with two clasps

This February 1938 issue is titled “Der Schulungsbrief - Deutschland

Germany, Heer. A Heer M40 Single-Decal Steel Helmet By Eisenhüttenwerk Thale United Republic of 54mm(width) x 67(Heer M1940 Stahlhelm). Constructed of magnetic metal with standard dark green exterior paint, this is a very well preserved Heer M40 steel helmet. The left side of the helmet bears a decal consisting of a silver Heer style eagle clutching a mobile swastika on a black ackground, measuring 33 mm (w) x 39 mm (h). It is flanked on each side by a ventilation hole with a slightly raised edge, as well as by a rivet, with an additional rivet located at the