Luftwaffe M40 Single Decal Tropical DAK Camouflaged Combat Helmet (Stahlhelm M40). The steel construction M40 helmet retains most (approximately 80%) of its rough textured, yellow/sand-coloured camouflage (field-applied) overpaint, a Luftwaffe decal is clearly visible beneath the paint. All three liner retaining rivets are intact. The interior of the helmet is a M31 leather liner with all eight fingers intact and the original liner cord is present as well, there is one small damage to the liner, see photos, the liner is a large size '60'. Some initials are written on the leather. The shell is marked with maker and size 'ET68'. 'ET' is indicating production by the 'Eisen-und Hüttenwerke, AG' in Thale/Harz. The reverse interior neck guard apron has a stamped serial number '575'. There are normal traces of wear and usage, the helmet is in uncleaned and untouched condition. True original and untouched tropical camouflage helmets are amongst the most difficult to find camouflage helmets. Scarce original Luftwaffe Tropical Camo helmet in good used condition!