WWII German M35 Luftwaffe Helmet Shell with Thick Camouflage Paint (SE68)
WWII German M35 Luftwaffe Helmet Shell with Thick Camouflage Paint (SE68)
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Description
This original WWII German M35 helmet has an exceptional camouflage paint scheme. Atop its original Luftwaffe feldblau factory finish (and likely a set of decals) appears to be multiple layers of original camouflage paint, ranging from a Deutsches Afrikakorps (DAK) tan, which remains uncovered on the helmet's interior brim, to a thick, perhaps Zimmerit, "Normandy" tri-color camouflage over its exterior. The helmet's interior is painted with "H.D. 18"; unfortunately, its significance is unknown to us. The interior brim is size stamped "SE68", along with a paint-covered lot number, of which just "22" remains legible. These stampings denote 1935-40 production by the Sachsichse Emaillierwerke, Lauter factory.
Provenance
Private Collection, Dallas, Texas
Condition Report
Although the helmet's liner components are missing, the steel shell and camouflage finish are in excellent condition.
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