M40 #33 Beaded Most of the helmet was

Most of the helmet was smooth when cleaned back

The heat stamp is 518A

The leather chin strap is a crisp replacement with aluminium hardware and is marked OTTO GEHRICKENS PINNENBERG 1940

Most of the helmet was affected by surface rust

the liner was painted white with an eagle decal on the front

M40 #33 Beaded Most of the helmet wasM40 #33 Shell: The shell is an original WW2 Model 1940 beaded example. Beaded helmets signify those that failed quality control for use as combat helmets; they were then relegated for non combat purposes: an air defence role. Little of the original paint existed on the outer due to advance rust but the original air defence decal could be seen. Much of the original paint could be seen on the inner though in poor condition. The name ARMINA FARBER was