Helmet – M35 – SEst64 – double decal Heer
Arguably the helmet was the most recognizable part of the individual German soldiers appearance. With a design that derived from the type used in world war one, the German helmet offered more protection then ones used by it’s enemies. The quality field gray painted steel helmet with two decals and rolled steel rim and leather liner was a labor intensive product and simplified as the war progressed. The earliest model helmet used in world war two was the model 35 or M35 Stahlhelm. During the war the helmet was simplified in 2 stages. In 1940 the airvents changed from separate rivets affixed to the helmet shell to stamped in the main body of the shell. In 1942 a new model was introduced where the rim of the shell was left sharp and not rolled over as previous models. These models are known in the collector community as M40 and M42. The low sides that protect the neck and ears, the tell tale design that the Germans introduced in 1935 can still be seen in modern day army helmets.
Model: M35 Heer double decal
Decal: Heer
Paint: Apple green
Markings: SEst64 and 2788
Chinstrap: G. Schaube 1936
Maker: SEts indicates production by Sächsische Emaillier und Stanzwerke A.G.
Size: Shellsize 64, headsize 56 cm
Batch number: 2788
Notes: The helmet is marked SEst64 indicating production by Sächsische Emaillier und Stanzwerke A.G. The helmet marking SEst64 was only used for a very short period in 1936! The helmet still retains 99% of its original ET decals and paint. The helmet is truly one of the best apple green M35 helmets that I’ve seen out there
