As you can see from the photos the soldier at some point drilled three holes on the top of the helmet and welded a handle to the front of the helmet to utilize as some type of tool or a cooking pot of some sort. I have since removed the handle. The shell is a size 64 and as seen in the photos it's missing the liner and chin strap. Very nice insignia which i can send photos of. Most of my helmets have not been in any other collections.
I'm very particular about the type of helmets i collect. I only like collecting untouched helmets. Now here is your chance to own pieces that have never been offered for sale. The item "WW2 German M40 Combat Helmet" is in sale since Friday, March 10, 2017.This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\Germany\Hats & Helmets". The seller is "dinali564" and is located in Franklin Square, New York. This item can be shipped worldwide.