Lot 458:
WWII German Kriegsmarine M35 Double-Decal Steel Helmet – Q66
Description
Original WWII German M35 Kriegsmarine double-decal steel helmet, retaining both its naval eagle and national shield decals.The helmet features the characteristic early M35 construction with a rolled rim and separate inserted ventilation bushings. Finished in field gray, the shell displays the Kriegsmarine gold eagle and swastika decal to one side and the black, white and red national tricolor shield to the opposite side. Both decals remain substantially present and show expected age, surface wear and abrasions.The interior retains its original-style brown leather liner with perforated fingers and drawstring arrangement, together with a brown leather chinstrap and metal buckle. The rear interior of the shell is stamped “3482,” while the side maker/size marking appears to read “Q66,” consistent with production by F.W. Quist of Esslingen in shell size 66.The exterior retains a substantial amount of its period field-gray finish with scattered scratches, handling marks and areas of honest service wear. The liner shows age, darkening, creasing, dryness and wear from use, while the chinstrap remains present with age-related surface wear.A highly desirable WWII German Kriegsmarine M35 double-decal helmet retaining both decals, original-type liner, chinstrap and legible shell markings. Overall very good field-used condition with attractive period patina.
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