M35 APPLE GREEN GERMAN HELMET- DECALS REMOVED - CAPTURE CHINSTRAP

Large size NS 66 still with it's early pre war shiny apple green paint.
Lot no. D30. Ice book confirms this helmet as having left the factory in late 1937 as a double decal Heer.
Dome stamp.
Evidence of Army decal to left side and state shield to right.. Retains most of it's original paint although there's a recent chip to the forehead area.
Aluminium single band with square D rings, this ties in correctly with the helmets configuration when leaving the factory.
Leather liner a bit dry with some damaged tongue ends. Interesting use of a captured Brodie helmet chin strap. These of course still being in use in WW2 by armoured crews and 2nd line soldiers.
Apron stampings "NS 66 - D30". Owners named scrawled in pencil to apron.
Scarce early war helmet in good condition and not re issued with the later drab paint.

Code: 55779