M40 #39 It has the factory stamps

It has the factory stamps NS64 (Vereinigte Deutsche Nickelwerke) and the lot number is D253

Russian Ssh36 (model 1936

it was then primed and painted in olive-drab with a coarse textured outer surface

The outer is painted in a ‘panzer’ yellow with an olive-drab camo pattern applied

M40 #39 It has the factory stampsM40 #39 Shell: The shell is in first class condition and is painted in blue grey with a textured outer. The maker size and lot number stamps are at the rear and read Q66 and S4409. An acceptance stamp has been applied to the inner dome though is little hard to see against the blue grey colour. Liner: The liner is a superb replacement M1931 helmet liner, with a zinc outer band and pig skin leather. The leather is ink marked as size 59 (59cm head size).