WWII German Luftwaffe M35 Double Decal ET64 Helmet with Liner & Chinstrap (Original)

SKU: 487

Original/Reproduction: Original

Availability: In-stock

Manufacturer: Eisenhüttenwerk Thale A.G. factory

Year Manufactured: 1939

Model: Stahlhelm M35

Size: ET64, 56cm

Lot Number: 3304

Markings: Luftwaffe Eagle Decal, National tri-color Shield Decal  

Construction: Made from a single piece of pressed manganese steel

Condition: Very Good/89%

Price: $1600.00

Seller Type: WW2C

Seller ID: JMW

Seller Code: 1000

Return Policy: 3-day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.

Description:

This WW2 German M35 Luftwaffe Double Decal ET64 Helmet Lot Stamped 3304 with Liner & Chinstrap is all Original. This helmet was manufactured by the Eisenhüttenwerk Thale A.G. factory.

The Luftwaffe decal depicts a silver eagle with outstretched wings, and the national colors with the tri-shield formation. Helmet retains a good portion of its original smooth, Luftwaffe blue/grey paint. Second pattern Luftwaffe eagle decal is retained about 95%. National tri-color shield decal is retained about 89%.

History:

The M35 helmet was introduced in 1935, replacing earlier versions that had been in service since World War I. It featured a more streamlined and efficient design, with improved metallurgy and a better ventilation system. The helmet was constructed from high-quality steel and had a distinctive rolled edge to enhance durability and reduce the risk of fragmentation upon impact.

Initially, the M35 helmets were painted in a smooth field-gray finish, but Luftwaffe helmets were specifically issued in a blue-gray hue to distinguish them from other branches of the Wehrmacht. The double-decal configuration featured the national tricolor shield on the right side and the Luftwaffe eagle insignia clutching a swastika on the left.