German WWII, M1935, Double Decal Army Helmet, SE64
This item is listed for historical interest only. It was listed on our site previously but has been sold and is no longer available for purchase.
Sold for: $850.00

Original era manufacture. A well worn, but very original, M1935 German Army steel helmetmade by the Sachsische Emailier und Stanzwerke company (SE code) and size marked 64. On the rear of the neckskirt is the four digit lot number, 3363.The helmet exterior displays a considerable amount of its original apple green paint finish, along with scattered areas of paint loss, resulting in a darkenedsteel patina. At some point during the war, the helmet received a rough coating of dark feldgrau paint, which even covered the decals. This paint was hastily applied, and due to the smooth surface of the factory paint beneath, did not adhere very well, with most ofthat paint being worn away through service use and handling. The liner is rough, exhibiting missing portions, and a general rough texture to the leather surface. The size adjustingcordremains faithfully attached to the two remaining relatively intact fingers.After carefully pulling the liner band back from the helmet shell I could read a size marking of 56, and on the opposite side, a date of what looks to be 1940.This then indicates to me thata new liner was installed at one point, perhaps when it received the previously mentioned dark feldgrau paint finish. When the new liner was installed, the original early pattern, alloy headed rivets were kept, and the slot washers placed carefully over the corresponding prongs.The chinstrap is more or less intact, it has been heavily oiled, so is very supple. There have been some careful attempts by a previous owner to repair some breaks in the leather, but overall it remains quite fragile, and will likely break again. The original decals areas shown, and haven't been improved upon or otherwise modified. A classic example of the German Army helmet, which saw service from the first to the last.