M17 army (Heer) double decal steel helmet ca.1940

Description

Very nice transitional M17 (Austrian-built) WW1 steel helmet that was reissued in WW2. This typical apple green configuration with dark green split pins is textbook for these type of helmets as they were produced in the beginning of the war. The liner is already a steel band type, the leather itself is complete and a bit dry. The liner is dated 1942 so is a original replacement in my opinion. It retains its genuine draw string. The split pins remain straight. A very desirable M17 double decal helmet!