Type of Helmet

[wpheaton]

I have had this helmet since I was a young boy, 50 years maybe. I believe I ordered it out of the back of a Popular Mechanics and paid $15. Can anyone give me any information?

One of my younger brothers added the decals at sometime.







In the rear of the helmet is stamped "3128"



On the left side is stamped "T 64" or maybe "ET 64" The "E" is not very legible.



The initials "JVR" are written on the leather.



Someone has also scratched "356" in the paint at sometime along with what looks like an evergreen type marking, one long line with several coming off each side.


Where can I post a WWI German Helmet & Armband?

Thanks,

William

[Gunny Hartmann]

By the look of the vents it's an M35!...
Imperial Germany & Austro-Hungary at War relics forum
Post your WW1 German stuff here!...

[edelweiss123]

Sounds like a bargain for £15!

[wpheaton]

Sounds like a bargain for £15!

Yes, but that was 50 years ago. It was a lot of money for a kid who mowed lawns for a living.

[Datrus]

M35 with a fat layer of post war paint i would say. M35's are always nice

Regards, Lars

[FALLSCHIRMJAGER]

M35 with a fat layer of post war paint i would say. M35's are always nice

Regards, Lars

Hello,i agree,thats an M35 that has had a repaint,still it looks as though it may still have it's original chin strap and they go for $150+ these days. P.s. Lars,thats a nice lump of ordanance you have found in your new avatar!! Leon.

[wpheaton]

Here are some additional pictures.

[Datrus]

Hello,i agree,thats an M35 that has had a repaint,still it looks as though it may still have it's original chin strap and they go for $150+ these days. P.s. Lars,thats a nice lump of ordanance you have found in your new avatar!! Leon.

Yes indeed. But it have been fired so i left it behind

Cheers

[Boudionovka]

good M35, but repainted to be wild ! try to remove the paint....

[wpheaton]

good M35, but repainted to be wild ! try to remove the paint....

How would you suggest I try to remove the paint?