Original German WWII Beaded M40 NSDAP Double Decal Civic Police Steel Helmet – NS66 Original Items

Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice and somewhat rare genuine steel construction M40 “Beaded” Third Reich helmet, outfitted for German WWII civic police issue. These helmets were essentially like the Military issue, however the steel was not as high quality. They were given a “bead” around the edge, to avoid mixing them up with the military version.

The helmet features genuine double decals of civic eagle and NSDAP swas. Comes with a complete leather liner, with all split pins. The liner does have some wear and cracking, but it is complete and without any extensive damage, the top adjustment string is still present as well.

The exterior of this German helmet retains almost all of the black paint, with some small chips and scratches. There is wear through around the rim, and there is a lot of white paint scuff marks, either from service or storage. The NSDAP decal is about 75% complete, with overall age and wear, and the civic eagle is about 60%, with a bit more wear. There is a ghosting of a Luftshutz decal on the front, which is rather common. The Luftshutz used these helmets before switching over to the “Gladiator” helmets.

The reverse, interior, neck guard apron is lot number stamped n221 and the interior, left side, apron has the stamped manufacturer’s code and size NS66, indicating that it was manufactured by Vereinigte Deutsche Nikelwerke, of Schwerte, Germany. Size 66 is a nice large size that can accommodate liners from 58-59cm.

Overall a great opportunity to get a truly excellent example of a German WWII Civic issue M40 helmet, used by the Civic Police. Ready to display!