Timberwolf Posted February 22, 2014 Share #1 Posted February 22, 2014 Hi All, I had recently posted the uniform of the solider that brought this helmet home. Well the seller sent me a message saying she found the helmet in his estate and wanted to know if I wanted to purchase it. Needless to say I did! Not a mint example but it definitely has the provenance to back it up. Decal is in 90% condition I would say! Can't tell if it is a faded Heer or Kreigsmarine Decal From the rust spots it looks like it sat in his basement and water dripped on it. Liner. Thanks for looking! -Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tball101 Posted February 22, 2014 Share #2 Posted February 22, 2014 Very nice! Looks like a Heer decal to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timberwolf Posted February 22, 2014 Author Share #3 Posted February 22, 2014 Very nice! Looks like a Heer decal to me. Thanks! That's what I thought. Was hoping it was a KM one though! haha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Posted February 22, 2014 Share #4 Posted February 22, 2014 This looks like an M35, not an M40. The M35 had applied air vents, whereas the M40 utilized stamped air vents. This modification was designed to save time in the manufacturing process. Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timberwolf Posted February 22, 2014 Author Share #5 Posted February 22, 2014 Thanks Chris! You know I think you're right. I had a hard time telling if it was an M35 because the finish makes the air vents seem flush with the helmet body, but upon looking at it closer I can see a minute gap in between the body and vent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Posted February 22, 2014 Share #6 Posted February 22, 2014 No problem! Sometimes it can be hard to see details when looking at things in person, but once you take a picture of it, the flash illuminates things that you didn't see the first time 'round. After moving around over 300 pieces of militaria, I finally located the 106th uniform that we've discussed! I just found it last week, so I will get some pictures for you sometime over the weekend. I hope all is well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timberwolf Posted February 22, 2014 Author Share #7 Posted February 22, 2014 Thanks Chris! I'm definitely looking forward to seeing that 104th group! Hope I wasn't bothering you with those PM's! haha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costa Posted February 22, 2014 Share #8 Posted February 22, 2014 it's a model 35/40. it could be a reissue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Posted February 22, 2014 Share #9 Posted February 22, 2014 Many of these M35's were apple green in color, and were later repainted "feldgrau" (field gray). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry K. Posted February 22, 2014 Share #10 Posted February 22, 2014 Model 35 has aluminuim liner bands with rivit type air vent, later the liners were strengthened (re-inforced), later as needed repainted and in 1940 vents went to stamped but kept rolled edge and they were to remove the tri-color shield (many did not), M-40's were issued with one decal, M-42-43's had unrolled edges and stamped vents with steel liner bands and were to be issued with no decals but many were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOLO Posted February 22, 2014 Share #11 Posted February 22, 2014 looks like a nice example, it appears to be a nice size 66 or 68 shell sz could be Kriegsmarine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katieony Posted February 22, 2014 Share #12 Posted February 22, 2014 Excellent find! I'm glad you were able to keep the items together! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timberwolf Posted February 22, 2014 Author Share #13 Posted February 22, 2014 Thanks guys! I've really been wanting an Ike where the guy brought a helmet or flag back. Looks like I finally got one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17thairborne Posted February 22, 2014 Share #14 Posted February 22, 2014 Makes the grouping even more interesting with the helmet, especially with the connection from the same guy. Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jguy1986 Posted February 22, 2014 Share #15 Posted February 22, 2014 Ben, you should go out and get a Powerball ticket, 'cause you've been lucky lately! The set looks great together, and it's good that they'll be together to keep the history intact. Hopefully she can find some dog tags or a few other things for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDogMilitaria Posted February 22, 2014 Share #16 Posted February 22, 2014 thats really great Ben! Im glad you were able to keep it together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timberwolf Posted February 23, 2014 Author Share #17 Posted February 23, 2014 Thanks guys! I really am happy I was able to keep it together! Unfortunately the seller had his custom ID bracelet listed and I didn't even know it! So I did miss out on that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDogMilitaria Posted February 23, 2014 Share #18 Posted February 23, 2014 as my Dad always tells me when im ranting about something I missed ... "Jason, you can't get it all". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timberwolf Posted February 23, 2014 Author Share #19 Posted February 23, 2014 Haha! Those are indeed words of wisdom. I was just more bothered by the fact that I was completely oblivious to the auction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jguy1986 Posted February 23, 2014 Share #20 Posted February 23, 2014 It never hurts to ask to pass along your contact info should the other person want to sell the bracelet. It's better than giving up on it completely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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