Original German WWII Named M42 Single Decal SS Helmet by Eisenhüttenwerke AG with Liner & Chinstrap - 64cm Shell Military Art Research reveals that serial number

Research reveals that serial number 66944 dates the time of manufacture to the first half of 1897

and in other places as well as the shorter 1169

or Coast Guard (when under the Department of the Navy) who distinguishes himself or herself in action by extraordinary heroism not justifying an award of the Medal of Honor

SMS Helgoland

Then at the end there is a friction pull fuze

Original German WWII Named M42 Single Decal SS Helmet by Eisenhüttenwerke AG with Liner & Chinstrap - 64cm Shell Military Art Research reveals that serial numberOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an incredible ultra rare all original Named example of a Model 1942 M42 German WWII helmet, with a single SS decal on the left side of the helmet. This stamped sheet steel construction helmet retains its field grey, lightly textured finish with about 75% of the original paint intact. The SS decal is a Pocher style example, and is in 90+% condition with the required era coat of lacquer, which shows up nicely