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WWII German Army M-1935 Helmet -
This is a German military helmet. As issued during World War Two.

The shell has been painted in a rough out style. Possibly using sand. One opening in the rough out cover reveals a smooth gray finish. A single army eagle decal has been applied to one side. The original rivets are in place. This is an M-35 helmet with the rolled edge.

About 50% of the decal is missing.







The modern German helmet saw its birth during World War One. Its design was so advanced for the time that the German government saw it fit for the same basic design to be re-employed during World War Two.

The German helmet of World Wat Two has become one of the most recognizable silhouttes of war.

The helmetss of the Third Reich came in a variety of designs. There were approximatelly 9 different types developed. Even the non-military helmets often displayed the swastika as a means to show support of the Nazi party. The helmet was constructed of a combination of metal and leather.

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The helmet is complete with the leather liner. The fingers point to the crown and are tied with a leather string. A number inside a circle is stamped on one of the fingers. This is the size of the liner.

The name of a person has been written on the liner. It was a fairly common pratctice for the soldier to write his name here.

The size of the shell, manufacturer of the helmet and serial numbers are stamped on the inside edge of the helmet.




















WWII German helmets are currently being reproduced. It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this headgear. Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of the collectible.



If you have an interest is seeing other American military headgear, you can do so by going to our WWII German helmets identification guide. Where we cover Army, Navy, Luftwaffe and other organizations.







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  MARKET ANALYSIS
Mar 12th, 2017
German helmets came in a large variety and make great collectibles. The item featured here is getting hard to find. In general its appreciation has been moderate. Army helmets are well likes by collectors. There have been some fluctuations in the market. It is expected that this value trend will continue.


 
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