M35 luft et 68 (1936-37)

**real steel** · 08-12-2018, 02:33 PM

This one arrived weeks ago with a missing chinstrap bale. I had the bale replaced but the "helmet doctor" did a sloppy job. I installed a 1937 LBA Flak marked strap. The M35 Lufts in collectible condition for sale are almost non-existant. So until this can be upgraded, it will do for now.
Liner is an embossed size marked 1936 example. Lot# puts it at 1936-37. Unit ink stamped & dated inside liner. Many scratches to the exterior, I can't tell if they are from wartime wear or post war abuse. The price was very reasonable, the decals are strong & it's my favorite size..68
Thanks, D.

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 08-12-2018 02:33 PM

We also buy and trade your items and full collections!

**Ullergaard** · 08-12-2018, 02:39 PM

Love that droop tail eagle

Very nice luftwaffe helmet indeed..
Prefer the 1.st version eagle like on yours..
Lovely helmet David. One to fit excellent into the collection.

All the best
Lt. Col
Ullergaard

**MAP** · 08-12-2018, 03:42 PM

This ticks all my boxes

David you have a fantastic eye for quality

**HoundsTooth** · 08-12-2018, 04:35 PM

Another lovely helmet David and the condition is fantastic. If it were me i would display with the adler side facing forward - the decal is pristine.
Nick

**Mauser202** · 08-12-2018, 04:53 PM

Very nice looking lid. Thats not a place holder for me, that would be top shelf.

**FALLSCHIRMJAGER** · 08-12-2018, 06:19 PM

As you know mate, i love this one, you really are being much to harsh on it. Yes, i am sure there is a "minty" one out there, but this is one of the finest looking drooper's around. If i had the cash spare i would have had this one from Georgio myself!!! Leon.

**TWS** · 08-12-2018, 06:43 PM

I think you're being too hard on it, David. That's a lovely helmet. One I'd be proud to own. Nice big size too.

Have you looked up that unit stamp? Very cool.

**real steel** · 08-12-2018, 07:15 PM

Thanks Gents.
Todd...no I have not researched the stamp. Not sure how...maybe Bob L. can help. Will ask him
D.

**helmet2id** · 08-12-2018, 08:23 PM

One that will be hard to upgrade! Great lid, Jim G.

**Tank Destroyer** · 08-12-2018, 08:52 PM

David your standards are very high and as they should be but for the average collector this one would be number 1 uno in anyone’s collection. Great lid, great pictures and great eye for quality.

Marty