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The boot represents one of the most famous goals in the history of international German football. Rahn, who died in 2003, rifled home a left-foot shot in the 84th minute to seal a 3-2 win over Hungary, who were deemed invincible at the time, and give rise to the enduring legend of the 'Miracle of Bern'.
In an unforgettable final Rahn also levelled the scores at 2-2 and set up the first Germany goal by Max Morlock. Altogether the right-winger scored 21 times in 40 international appearances. Rahn played in the 1954 and 1958 World Cups, netting a total of ten goals. With Rot-Weiss Essen he won the DFB Cup in 1953 and the league title two years later.
Museum general mananger Manuel Neukirchner said: "Helmut Rahn's boot is a reminder of a moment in sporting history that is credited with having a more powerful social impact than any other. It also places the focus on a great person and footballer, who though he was nicknamed the 'Boss' never craved the spotlight, especially when his career was over. We are very grateful to the Rahn family for this loan. Miracle of Bern memorabilia forms a central part of the exhibition at the German Football Museum."
Rahn's eldest son, Uwe Helmut, said: "My brother and I found the German Football Museum concept very persuasive and so we decided to make our father's World Cup boot available for the exhibition. It will help to explain the historical circumstances and dimensions of the 1954 World Cup win, especially to younger museum visitors. His goal has accompanied us all our lives, as it did for our father. It gives us many exciting memories."
The size 43 boot has a bronze coating and weighs 750 grams. The three stripes on the left bear the markings 'WM 54', 'Rahn' and '3:2'. Visitors will be able to see it in the permanent exhibition when the German Football Museum opens in the first half of 2015.
