WW2 German M35 Heer Helmet – Early Pre-War Double Decal (1935)

Description

An outstanding early pre-war M35 Heer helmet dating to late 1935, among the very first batches ever produced. This untouched example retains its original smooth pea-green paint, early non-reinforced aluminum liner system, and well-preserved decals. Helmets from this production year are exceptionally rare, as other factories (SE, Q, NS) had not yet begun helmet production.

Key Features

• Model: M35 Double Decal Heer
• Maker: ET (Eisenhüttenwerke Thale)
• Size: 66
• Lot Number: 2791 (late 1935 production)
• Liner: Early non-reinforced aluminum square bale, stamped D.R.P. Schubeth-Werk Braunschweig 1935
• Paint: Original smooth pea-green finish, inside and out
• Decals: Early ET Heer eagle & national tricolor, textbook and well preserved
• Leather: Darkened, likely from period preservation treatment

Collector’s Analysis

• Rarity Factor: First-year production M35 helmets are among the hardest to find, highly desirable for advanced collections.
• Authenticity: Matching lot number, liner stamp, and textbook decals confirm untouched originality.
• Display Potential: A standout early helmet representing the very origins of M35 production.