M40 SE64 Luft Pink DAK

**MAP** · 04-29-2021, 11:24 PM

Hope you enjoy this helmet that I was recently able to acquire from a good friend.

A nice complete battle worn Luftwaffe DAK with nice Pink undertones.

Difficult to capture the Pink on overcast days so will need to wait until the sun comes out but in the meantime these photos will have to suffice. I have however, added a photo with this helmet besides two other "tan" camo's I own. It clearly shows the Pink undertones well.

It's an M40 SE64. Lot number 8368

Wing tips of the Luft decal is visible

Typical with true DAK helmets the liner has seen much wear from the heat and sweat, but except for a broken tongue it is still intact and soft. Exposed metal has turned dark from the hot sun as well. Chinstrap has been repaired near the buckle. Probably post war.

Enjoy!

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 04-29-2021 11:24 PM

We also buy and trade your items and full collections!

**BodhiEtheridge** · 04-29-2021, 11:45 PM

Beautiful helmet! I like the little group too

**relicz** · 04-29-2021, 11:53 PM

Bright sun will make that one go full blown pink, no doubt about it. A great addition Michael, congratulations.

**RustyRelics** · 04-30-2021, 12:11 AM

Enjoy!? I covet mine neighbors helmets! Wowza those are beauties!

**helmet2id** · 04-30-2021, 01:18 AM

A real beauty! Jim G.

**MAP** · 04-30-2021, 02:25 AM

Thanks Gents. Appreciate the feedback.

@Bothi: Glad you liked the other ones as well. One is a dark mustard tan and the other is actually a 3 color Normandy style but with a very light spray of the other two colors

@John: Yes. I'm just waiting for the sun to come out. Rain forecasted for the next couple of days. In hand you can really feel the Pink. Was just hard to capture today. More photos to come

@ Jim: I'm sure you have a few similar in one of your storage units ! LoL

@ Rusty: Your too young to covet.

**Politefaun** · 04-30-2021, 03:06 AM

Great helmet! It looks even better than the first photo you sent me! I can definitely see the "pink" a lot more when it's next to the light tan and dark tan helmets a great example of a DAK helmet, and variation of the camo paint used in the different theaters.

**TWS** · 04-30-2021, 04:37 AM

Wow Michael! That's a nice one. Congrats on adding it to your collection.

**Anderson** · 04-30-2021, 08:48 AM

Lovely patina to that helmet Michael. If I could add a photo from December 1941, outside the POW camp at Trobruk run by the NZ Army, the pile of DAK helmets grows showing an interesting range in tones. Something to consider for those skeptical of "pink" helmets.

**PaddyD00** · 04-30-2021, 11:19 AM

Very lovely. Agree with the above. That grouping photo clearly shows a different (pinky) animal. Very nice. I know you were psyched about this one even when in previous owner hands.

Welcome Dak. I mean welcome Back to WWII Helms