52nd Contemporary History Auction

Bidding on 1553 lots has ended on 20th November 2022. 85% of all lots sold

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Heer M35 single decal helmet issued in 1943 - EF68

Heer M35 single decal helmet issued in 1943 - EF68

LOT 63-0169
SOLD
Auction ended        19th November 2022  |  03:52 pm CET
RESULT
3.255,00
EXCL. BUYER’S PREMIUM: 22,50 %

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PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
MAKER
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LOT 63-0169
EAN 2000000698670
LOT 63-0169
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
EAN 2000000698670
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
MAKER
WEIGHT
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
LOT 63-0169
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
EAN 2000000698670
MAKER
WEIGHT
Germany 1918 - 1945


Description

A very special and nice German M35 helmet. Issued in 1943, this must be one of only a few remaining M35 shells which were issued during the war with a 1940s factory paint and single eagle decal. In fact, it is July 1943 dated.

Paint: Original factory paint. Nearly 100% in place. Very smooth. 

Decals: The eagle decal is 100%. Very "flat" structure.

Lining: Flexible leather lining. Still very soft. Original cord. "7-43" dated and marked with the "RB Nr. 0/1305/0327". In addition, maker marked "Köster A.-G.,Leder..... Neumünster-Gadeland". Size "59" marked to the inside and outside.
Unopened prongs. The liner is original to the shell.

Chin strap: Soft leather. "RB Nr. 0/?85/0017" numbered.

Markings: EF68

Fantastic condition 1- with minor signs of age.


Condition
1-