WW2 German M42 CKL64 Helmet Shell Late War

Original WWII German M42 Stahlhelm, CKL64, bearing lot number 5373 and manufactured by Eisenhüttenwerke, Thale. This helmet exhibits typical late-war production characteristics, including noticeable manufacturing irregularities and a slightly warped shell, reflecting the declining quality control and production pressures experienced by German industry during the latter stages of the war. The helmet has been repainted at some point in its life and is offered as a solid restoration candidate or an ideal piece for reenactment use. An authentic wartime German helmet with clear signs of its late-war manufacture, it remains an interesting and collectible example of the iconic M42 pattern.