A German M35 helmet. The earliest type of helmet issued to Heer, Luftwaffe, Kriegsmarine and Waffen-SS troops. This example was issued by the Heer.
Paint: Fieldgrey paint added after 1940 on inside and out. Around 70% still present on the outside but less so on the inside. Surface rust present but no signs of cleaning or restoration. This helmet was originaly a double decal helmet with the national shield silhouette showing through with some paint scrateches showing the decal.
Decals: The eagle decal is about 80%. as noted above the national shield is covered by later wartime paint.
Lining: complete original lining with original cord. Leather appears dry but stable. Rivets or pins show signs of being opened.
Includes original chinstrap in similar conditon to the liner.
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