M35 Luftwaffe Helmet Opinion

[jtr1982]

Hey guys, picked this up today. Paint seems good with the original code. Decal seems legit. Inside seems period. Any opinions or can anyone verify this one for me?

[FALLSCHIRMJAGER]

Hi, it all appears ok to me, a nice m35 that had the National shield removed per 1940 regulations. The only concern I may have is that all of the liner pins appear loose, so the liner may have been out at some point. Take a look inside and see if the pins have a "wobble/ripple" look to them. If they do, then there's your answer. Leon.

[jtr1982]

I have a clamp that I can use with wood slats to tighten them up. Would you advise? The pins seem loose but not bent in a ripple effect.

[wpheaton]

Hi, it all appears ok to me, a nice m35 that had the National shield removed per 1940 regulations. The only concern I may have is that all of the liner pins appear loose, so the liner may have been out at some point. Take a look inside and see if the pins have a "wobble/ripple" look to them. If they do, then there's your answer. Leon.

From a novice, why were the National shields removed, what regulations?

William

[FALLSCHIRMJAGER]

From a novice, why were the National shields removed, what regulations?

William

Hi William, I think the order specified that it was simply for the reasons of "camouflage".
I would not bother to play around with the pins if this were my helmet. Leon.

[wpheaton]

Hi William, I think the order specified that it was simply for the reasons of "camouflage".
I would not bother to play around with the pins if this were my helmet. Leon.

Thanks Leon.

[jtr1982]

Right on, thanks for the advise. Happy to finally land an honest one

[SteveR]

Right on, thanks for the advise. Happy to finally land an honest one

It always gives you a good feeling to find something that you really like.

[helmet2id]

I have a clamp that I can use with wood slats to tighten them up. Would you advise? The pins seem loose but not bent in a ripple effect.

I would leave the pins as is. They often loosened due to use, and yours most certainly saw some use. It is a really nice example, real and untouched.

[MAP]

very nice! Love the color of these early Luft helmets!

As said. Leave it untouched. Don't mess with the pins.

M