Luftwaffe M35 Double Decal ex-winter three tone camouflaged combat helmet (Stahlhelm M35). The steel construction M35 helmet started its life as a Double Decal Luftwaffe Helmet, the national flag shield is still visible beneath the thick camouflage paint. The next layer of paint is showing a winter white wash camouflage. This is covered up with a dark blue Luftwaffe Reissue paint which is also visible on the aluminum liner band. The last layer of paint is a three-tone spray paint camouflage in brown/green/tan paint that is normally referred to as 'Normandy' camouflage. Another feature in these thick layers of paint is that one can see the imprint of a wire or string that once adorned the top of the shell. The helmet was found in Norway a while ago. The helmet bears a pencil marking on the left side that resembles the Norwegian royal symbol indicating possible resistance use. All three liner retaining rivets are intact. The interior of the helmet is an early M31 leather liner with all eight fingers intact and the original liner cord is present as well. The early liner is having a reinforced aluminum ring. The shell is marked with maker and size 'ET64' which indicates production by the company 'Eisen-und Hüttenwerke, AG' in Thale/Harz. The reverse interior neck guard apron has a stamped serial number '3768'.The helmet is complete with its original  chinstrap as found together, the chinstrap is maker marked and dated 'EAS41'. There are normal traces of wear and usage, the helmet is in overall good used condition. This helmet is a great example of true combat usage throughout the war, featuring multiple wartime camouflage repaints. This would be a great addition to any helmet/camouflage collection. Stunning original helmet!