Spanish civil war german m35 et62

[chevyfan2k9]

Just picked this up for $110 usd shipped and wanted to know if the liner is period or post war liner, below are pics, thanks for any help

[christek]

The liner is Spanish made (from the M42) and has been installed post Civil War, 1943 onwards. I believe they made these all leather liners until the 1970's. This one looks to have some age and may be an early example.

[chevyfan2k9]

Thanks Chris that's what I thought but wasn't sure, still a good buy for $110 shipped

[christek]

Thanks Chris that's what I thought but wasn't sure, still a good buy for $110 shipped

A very good buy!

Cheers mate.

[Jb4046]

Something is off for me at least, shouldn’t the helmet in the 1943 refurbishment been painted a dark green? And not this black/grey colour, unless its the lighting

[christek]

Something is off for me at least, shouldn’t the helmet in the 1943 refurbishment been painted a dark green? And not this black/grey colour, unless its the lighting

The helmet looks the correct dark green colour in my opinion.

In saying that, although the helmet was mostly painted dark olive green, I do believe the M42 or "Modello Z" as it is sometimes called, can vary in colour and I wouldn't worry too much about colour variants not being original.

This photo is from the 'Zib-Militaria' website:

[Jb4046]

Thats the shade of dark green i was thinking it should look like

Edit the second part of your message has came up, i see what you mean now

[christek]

One thing I know for certain after having both the German made M35 and the Spanish made M42 (clone) in hand is I would rather the German helmet protecting my head any day! The M35 was a far superior shell!