The stamped, sheet steel construction helmet retains about 80% of its age and usage darkened, slightly textured, field-grey paint with small areas of wear to the base metal with light to moderate surface spotting. The right side of the helmet has an Q type "SS" runic decal with black, angular runes on a silver shield shaped base with a narrow black bordered edging. The decal is retained about 96% with a few scuffs and scratches and the silver portion of the decal shows light age yellowing. The decal was applied slightly crooked. All three liner retaining rivets are intact. The interior of the helmet has its age and usage darkened, M31 tan leather liner fully intact with all eight fingers and the original tie string. The liner shows moderate chafe wear to the bottom edge and is marked with the name of the owner "Jacobs". The interior left side apron is stamped with the manufacturers code and size, "Q64" indicating manufacture by Quist, Esslingen, size 64. The helmet comes complete with a black leather chinstrap with a metal, pronged, buckle and natural aluminum retaining studs all intact. The chinstrap shows light to moderate chafe wear and some minor surface cracking. A very nice textbook example!!!