Army M-35 SD reissue

[drbill]

Also looking at this piece on trade, need opinions on authenticity? thanks, Bill

[drbill]

helmet is ef60, liner size 53 pinhead, come on guys opinions?

[KMMorris]

People will come in time, the only thing which would bother me would be the possibility that the liner has been replaced.
Morris

[FALLSCHIRMJAGER]

Hi Drbill, the liner looks to be a definite replacement to me, mainly because the size should be marked in even numbers not odd!! That said the shell looks ok and the decal seems to be a nice "grey lined" type , so I guess it's all about cost and how much you want a "complete original" helmet as opposed to parts? Leon.

[drbill]

there are odd numbered liners, ie 53 for lid size 60, 55 for lid size 62 etc, have owned several odd sized liners over the years, that is not true

[dzyner]

I'm in agreement with Drbill on the liner sizes. I've seen odd numbered period original liners, and personally own a vet purchased camo helmet with the liner stamped "57". Perhaps you were referring to the shell stamp Leon?

[LeonardoL]

I see no problems with the size stamp on the leather; size 60 shell accepts size 52 and 53 leather.
If i were you i would ask the seller to take photos of the split pins.
Overall the outside looks good, i would like that helmet.

[KradSpam]

It looks alright to me. Odd number sized liners are indeed OK, each shell size has 2 (inner band) liner sizes. Condition-wise I think it all matches up. I think an unworn lid that was not perfectly stored over the years. That said, it's in great condition.

[Lidman]

I like it and see no issues personally.

Brad.

[Danmark]

Look at the inside of the liner - there should be a stamp or some marks on the leather.
But if the liner was replaced when reissued and not used much that would make it look out of place.