Heer M40 NS64 SD

**TWS** · 01-12-2019, 03:36 AM

Another night, another helmet pulled off the shelf. This is the first Heer M40 I ever bought (1984). It is a NS64 with lot number D145. Liner band dated 1942 and worn by "W.F." Unfortunately the eagle has taken a large caliber shot to the head/neck/wing. My lamp is creating a glare where it shins directly causing a brown looking spot, but that's just an effect from the lamp.

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 01-12-2019 03:36 AM

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**Giants77** · 01-12-2019, 05:35 AM

WOW, Nice helmet!

**reneblacky** · 01-12-2019, 06:02 AM

Nice one, wish I still had my first one!

**AndyM35** · 01-12-2019, 07:25 AM

That’s one very nice looking helmet TWS!

Just wondering if that’s a styrofoam head? Just asking as I was reading a few posts about displaying WW1 gas masks (I have two) and apparently the foam from the head can give off gas that can degrade leather over time. Made me think it may effect the liner but I guess not an issue if it’s only being displayed for a photo.

**FALLSCHIRMJAGER** · 01-12-2019, 07:40 AM

Another fine helmet and as first helmets go, that is a good solid peice. Leon.

**HoundsTooth** · 01-12-2019, 10:43 AM

Nice helmet Todd - and the decal is in much better condition that on my first Heer M42.
Love the paint and liner too.
nick

**real steel** · 01-12-2019, 02:49 PM

A good solid helmet. Pocher decal is evident.
D.

**Blackdog** · 01-12-2019, 03:09 PM

I am sure that was a good buy in 1984, no internet, not many good books on the subject and not many fellow collectors to connect with. Well done, nice character looking (complete) helmet.

**TWS** · 01-12-2019, 08:25 PM

by AndyM35

That’s one very nice looking helmet TWS!

Just wondering if that’s a styrofoam head? Just asking as I was reading a few posts about displaying WW1 gas masks (I have two) and apparently the foam from the head can give off gas that can degrade leather over time. Made me think it may effect the liner but I guess not an issue if it’s only being displayed for a photo.

Thanks. They just sit on the styrofoam head for a few minutes to take photos. I don't display or store any headgear on styrofoam. (example of my war room display)