My first Luftwaffe M40

[RustyRelics]

Here is my newest addition to my helmet collection, a Q60 Luftwaffe M40!





The paint is about 90+-% there, and the decal is a great Quist style, and is 97% there. Great toning by the way, that I cannot capture on camera. The split pins are not original to the helmet, but match up perfectly with it. Sometime down the road I'll have to find a liner for it, but don't worry, it will not leave my collection if I do it.

A size 53/60 helmet is very small, way to small for my head, and would probably only fit my brother. (56/64 is my size) I can imagine a young Luftwaffenhelfer manning the flak guns as an after school activity somewhere in Germany, 1943...

[Rescue190]

Very nice lid!!!! I would be happy to own it.
John

[Aldo]

Great looking helmet! a really nice example, congrats

[helmet2id]

Well done. Jim G.

[AndyM35]

Congratulations Rusty.

That’s a very nice Luft helmet in a scarcer size with a very nice decal.

What’s the inside like? Would love to see some photos.

Andy

[RustyRelics]

Congratulations Rusty.

That’s a very nice Luft helmet in a scarcer size with a very nice decal.

What’s the inside like? Would love to see some photos.

Andy

No liner, but I could get some pics tomorrow. It's raining here now, and I take all of my pictures outdoors.

[PaddyD00]

Very nice mate. Good pickin
Z

[AndyM35]

No liner, but I could get some pics tomorrow. It's raining here now, and I take all of my pictures outdoors.

Still a great helmet regardless and it will display very nicely!

[HoundsTooth]

Cracking helmet, The manufacturer is quite common... but the size is not :-)

Nick