M35 camo or not

[kurland kessel]

not similar?

[Gunny Hartmann]

Well the verdict is in no camo that does not bother me but what is the rough texture I have looked at it with a loupe it does not look like rust it appears to be concrete any ideas.

Zimmerit?....

[kurland kessel]

I do not know,but I think that if

[Tank Destroyer]

Gunny you may be right, I do believe it is zimmerit. Marty

[Tank Destroyer]

Ok here is another question that should be for another thread. What makes something a "camo" where is the line drawn? I am not asking for the sake of my helmet but WHAT make a helmet a camo? WHY was zimmerit added to this helmet if that is what is on the helmet?

[kurland kessel]

camo-this is when the colors are spots.sory my english is bad

Ok here is another question that should be for another thread. What makes something a "camo" where is the line drawn? I am not asking for the sake of my helmet but WHAT make a helmet a camo? WHY was zimmerit added to this helmet if that is what is on the helmet?

[Tank Destroyer]

Camouflage:concealment by some means that alters or obscures the appearance. That can mean paint, leaves,sawdust, etc. correct?

[kurland kessel]

i have two,one from attic other dug out kurland

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yes friend,,,,,

Camouflage:concealment by some means that alters or obscures the appearance. That can mean paint, leaves,sawdust, etc. correct?

[DougB]

I do not see zimmerit and do not believe it was ever used on helmets in the field despite some that believe it was. What makes a camo is any application to disguise or make the object more difficult to see. So really anything other than a factory or reissue paint is technically a camo. Without seeing the helmet in hand or far better photos it just looks like simple rust specs to me.

[Tank Destroyer]

Is it rust or a rough fixture? Thanks,