Original German WWII M40 Repainted Helmet with 1940 Dated 56cm Liner - NS64 Czech Militaria The handle of the bayonet

The handle of the bayonet is lovely solid plated nickel or brass alloy

it definitely does appear to have been used during WWII

the standard Heer insignia

DFM is the marking for Union Government Inspector Dexter F

particularly on the butt stock

Original German WWII M40 Repainted Helmet with 1940 Dated 56cm Liner - NS64 Czech Militaria The handle of the bayonetOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a German Model 40 Steel helmet, which we assume was issued to the Heer Army, but then saw a lot of service and wear during the war. We can see evidence of past oxidation to the interior and exterior of the shell, and it was then repainted a very dark gray blue color with a brush. After this it saw additional wear, and there is some paint loss and oxidation of the shell. Definitely a