{"product_id":"wwii-german-m40-helmet-et62-rare-waffen-ss-double-decal-1940-dated-liner-collector-grade","title":"WWII German, M40 Helmet, ET62,Rare Waffen SS Double Decal, 1940 Dated Liner, Collector Grade","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #002060; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eWWII German M40 S.. Helmet, Early, War Apple Green Finish, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #222a35; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themeshade: 128; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #222a35; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themeshade: 128; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eRare German WWII M40 S… \u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edouble decal helmet, manufactured by Eisenhüttenwerk AG (ET62). It features the iconic S.. double rune decal, with apple green paint finish repainted for preservation. A name, “F. Stainer,” is hand-painted inside, potentially offering provenance for further research. The helmet shell is structurally solid, and the vent holes and overall shape remain intact. The faded number on the leather lining says 1940 or 19-0G, as you can see from the close-up image.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #222a35; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themeshade: 128; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #222a35; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themeshade: 128; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThis helmet would make a strong addition to any WWII militaria collection, especially those focused on SS artefacts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #222a35; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themeshade: 128; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #222a35; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themeshade: 128; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eIt may have had an overpaint job done, and the inner lining could be a replacement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #222a35; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themeshade: 128; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #222a35; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themeshade: 128; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #222a35; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themeshade: 128; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThe decal, shell profile, lacquer traces, and stamp all align with known period features, indicating high authenticity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #222a35; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themeshade: 128; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eBoth sides bear a visibly faded but complete SS decal, showing some scuffing across the sw…..ka but remaining stable and recognisable, whilst the image of the sw...….ka has been masked due to policies of some online platforms, clear pictures are available separately on request or at the website.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #222a35; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themeshade: 128; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #222a35; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themeshade: 128; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eOverall, this helmet is a well-preserved battlefield-used SS piece, complete with matching components and significant historical value. An ideal acquisition for serious collectors of German WWII militaria, it reflects the brutal legacy of the Waffen-SS and the evolution of German helmet design from the M35 through the M42. Contact us for further images of the sw......ka and more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #222a35; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themeshade: 128; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #222a35; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themeshade: 128; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eNote: While every effort has been made to accurately describe this item, I am not a professional militaria expert. Any insights, corrections, or authenticating opinions are welcome.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #222a35; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themeshade: 128; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eAdditional high-resolution images are available upon request. Buyers should authenticate and verify themselves on the item and are welcome to view it in person.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #222a35; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themeshade: 128; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"mso-element: para-border-div; border: none; border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .75pt; padding: 0cm 0cm 1.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .75pt; padding: 0cm; mso-padding-alt: 0cm 0cm 1.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8.5pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #002060; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eMost objects sold in our gallery are antiques, vintage or used; therefore, they will show signs of being antique, vintage or used. There may be signs of scratches, discolouration, chips, cracks, wear and tear, unknown manufacturers and\/or patterns. Please see the photographs as they form part of the description.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eOverseas buyers in some countries may be required to pay any import duties, taxes, or fees. All items are meticulously wrapped and prepared for both UK and international shipping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Leans Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56219144192348,"sku":null,"price":6450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/8945\/2380\/files\/Photoroomaam.jpg?v=1765699566","url":"https:\/\/leansgallery.com\/products\/wwii-german-m40-helmet-et62-rare-waffen-ss-double-decal-1940-dated-liner-collector-grade","provider":"Leans Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}