^Lot 1591 LOT OF 2 GERMAN WWII M40 & M42 STAHLHELMS.

Lot of 2 German World War II M40 & M42 stahlhelms, including: 1) German WWII single decal M40 stahlhelm. Helmet exhibits a gray painted exterior and a single Heer decal present on the left, featuring an apparent period foliage netting cover, with a brown leather liner and chin strap. Helmet is marked with an apparent "380" (rear) and "ET64" (left interior), indicating size 64 and mfg. by Eisenhuttenwerke. CONDITION: helmet exhibit scattered superficial marks, some scrapes, as well as some spots of flaking. Netting has acquired a darkened aged coloration, with some areas of tearing. Liner remains malleable, exhibiting crazing along the edges of the rim. Chin strap also remains malleable, showing some age related crazing and cracking. 2) German WWII M42 stahlhelm. Helmet exhibits a gray painted finish, black leather liner, and a brass rivet on the rear. Chin strap is absent. Interior of flare at rear is marked "ckl66" above an only partially legible (apparent) "3939" batch #, indicating size 66 and mfg. by Eisenhuttenwerke. CONDITION: helmet retains fair amounts of its gray painted exterior, with what appears to traces of a decal on the right side. Leather liner remains malleable, exhibiting cracking, crazing, and some tearing overall. (02-26187/MLW). NON-GUN. $200-400.