DD DRK Helmet - Prototype M34 Shell

[helmet2id]

I have been a bad boy the last few weeks. *This is the other helmet I picked up (thanks Chris!) - a double decal DRK on what I consider to be a prototype M34 shell. *By prototype I mean one of those rare M34 shells with a single seven hole vent on each side and a somewhat strange shell shape, which in certain angles looks like an M35! *Anyway, this one has original factory smooth dark green paint and double Deutsches Rotes Kreuz decals. *The shell is unmarked. *The size 56*liner is in pretty good shape but only a portion of the chinstrap has survived. *The shell has some rust, but is in decent shape overall. *Hope you like it. *Jim G.

[real steel]

Another I have never seen ! Add this to the never ending list of "anomalies" I guess we can consider it as. I know Jim you have been asked many times over the years to put together a reference book on "civic helmets" & rare models. Would be nice to see. You would probably require two or three volumes to show them all.
Interesting DRK. Thanks for showing
David

[KristianFerrell]

Wow, really cool, the first DRK helmet, I've ever seen as well, awesome piece!

[MAP]

Well done Jim.

Agree with David. A book on civil helmets / anomalies would be great.

[FALLSCHIRMJAGER]

There's no doubting that one Jim, as unusual as it is, everything about clearly screams "period piece"! Yet another example that I doubt will ever find a brother to sit alongside, well done. Leon.