Unissued Original German WWII M42 No Decal Heer/Waffen SS Helmet ckl66
This is an unissued original German WWII M42 no decal steel combat helmet manufactured by Eisenhüttenwerke, Thale, bearing the maker code ckl with a shell size of 66.
EXTERIOR
The exterior of the helmet retains the majority of its original dark fieldgray factory applied slightly textured paint. The shell displays scattered surface scratches, minor paint loss, and age toning. The factory finish remains very well preserved overall. The exterior presents a strong appearance considering it's age. There is an area on the left side of the helmet was tampered with at some point because someone thought there was a decal there?
INTERIOR
The shell is maker marked “ckl66” confirming it was manufactured by Eisenhüttenwerke, Thale. A dome stamp is also visible inside the crown/dome area. The interior retains its original liner system with supple leather liner band and intact original drawstring still present, but slightly damaged. The leather remains soft and well preserved with only light age and wear visible. For some reason the liner size stamp was blacked out at some point with a black magic marker. The galvanized liner band remains securely in place with all three original split pins intact. The chinstrap is missing. Overall, the interior displays as a very honest and well preserved late war combat helmet.
CONDITION
Overall, this helmet is in very good to excellent wartime condition.
