M40 Russian Steel Helmet, Л-45

M40 Russian Steel Helmet, has clear visible ink stamp L-45. "L" is for Lysva Metall Factory  and "45" is for year 1945. This helmet's type had been produced at Lysva factory only during two years: 1944-45. Painted in grayish paint which is different than standard green paint БО-2 and helmets  produced at this factory during this short period could be easy identified by this paint.  In 1946 the factory began to use standard БО-2 green paint and factory stamp is also changed.  Good condition.