An M40 Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Stahlhelm With Field Made Splinter Cover By Quist Of Esslingen Auction 72 mm x 97 mm

72 mm x 97 mm

along with aerial views of bombed fields on the Russian occupied island of Osel

flanked by wings

gold grade (in very fine condition)

The blade of this example is a double etched variety and retains its needlelike tip

An M40 Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Stahlhelm With Field Made Splinter Cover By Quist Of Esslingen Auction 72 mm x 97 mmA no decal Wehrmacht Heer (Army) steel helmet by Quist of Essingen. The helmet is crafted of a sheet of molybdenum steel (magnetic) and was painted apple green on the exterior with a matching interior colour. It features stamped air vents on either side of the helmet, with a rolled crimped rim along the entire helmet, making this a signature M40 type helmet. The interior features an eight panel butterscotch coloured leather liner, each with five