Beaded M35 Double Decal 'Luftschutzpolizei' Helmet

Description

Beaded M35 Double Decal 'Luftschutzpolizei' Helmet (Stahlhelm M35). Stamped sheet steel construction M35 helmet featuring a pronounced bead along the midline of the shell, the helmet retains almost all of its blue-grey paint, the paint is showing scratches and normal traces of usage. Both decals are in good used condition with some normal damage and scratches caused by usage, the unbordered Police decal is present for about 95%, the party shield decal is present for about 90%. All three liner retaining rivets are intact., the helmet is complete with a leather luftschutz/civil type liner, complete with original liner cord, the original chinstrap is present as well. The shell is marked with maker and size 'EF66' which indicates production by the 'Emaillierwerke A.G.' in Fulda. There is a nice red-ink Luftschutz stamp in the reverse interiour neck guard. Rare original helmet in very good condition!