Original German WWII Army Heer M40 Single Decal Steel Helmet with Damaged Liner - EF64 Hotchkiss .303 A very nice Edo Period

A very nice Edo Period Tanto with a great blade set into a resting scabbard

along with various other inspection and proof marks

a gilded mast bearing a waving red enameled banner protruding from the central disc

which is something we have never had before

Original German WWII Army Heer M40 Single Decal Steel Helmet with Damaged Liner - EF64 Hotchkiss .303 A very nice Edo PeriodOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice all original example of a German WWII M40 helmet, as issued for the German Heer (Army). This stamped sheet steel construction helmet retains much of its original Feldgrau paint but does show wear and use, probably has 75% remaining. After the war it looks like a collector sprayed it with lacquer to preserve it, and that has matured to a lovely amber color The left side of the helmet features an