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An outstanding, original German M35 combat helmet in the most sought-after early-war configuration. The shell features its factory-applied, smooth apple green finish, which remains vibrant with its original satin sheen. This is a textbook Double Decal example, featuring two original ET-style decals: the Wehrmacht eagle (Heer) and the national tricolor shield. The helmet is completely untouched and never disassembled, as evidenced by the tight, original rivets. Internal markings are crisp: maker and size code ET64 (Eisenhüttenwerke Thale, size 64) and heat lot number 4504 stamped on the rear rim. The interior boasts an early aluminum-reinforced liner band with supple light-colored leather. A top-tier investment piece for the advanced collector of Third Reich headgear.
Historical Context:
The apple green M35 Double Decal helmet is the definitive symbol of the German soldier during the Blitzkrieg era. Helmets produced by the Thale factory (ET) are highly prized for their superior build quality and distinct decal graphics. Since a 1940 regulation ordered the removal of the national shield and the transition to darker, textured paint, finding an unmolested specimen in this early configuration is a rare opportunity for serious historians.