Veteran Bringback M35 Quist Double Decal Luftwaffe Stalhelm

[Rakkasan187]

This helmet came from a 3 war veteran's estate sale. He saw service at the end of WW2 in Germany and he served in Korea and Vietnam. He retired as a Sergeant Major and had some interesting items at his home. I was able to purchase almost 90% of his uniforms and other items but the family wanted to keep several items. This helmet is one of 2 that I picked up from his estate several years ago. I just recently found these old pictures of the helmet and I wanted to share them with everyone.

I will post pictures of the 2nd helmet which is a nice Heer stalhelm in a another post.


Comments are always welcome..


Enjoy


Smitty

[RH1941]

Very nice

[Rakkasan187]

The family had it up in a closet in a box wrapped in towels. They (and the Veteran) took very good care of the items..

A few smudges on the top (white) which may have been done in transit from Germany to home. Hard to say but I am pleased to have this helmet in my collection

Smitty

[FALLSCHIRMJAGER]

Beware of David!! Only joking! A superb M35 Q68 ( Davids favourite size) , in fact a superb helmet to any collector, and with a provenance, makes it all the more special. Leon.

[Rakkasan187]

Leon,

Thank you for your comments. I appreciate the replies from such noted helmet collectors such as your self...

Smitty

[Tank Destroyer]

Smitty, why have you been hiding this beautiful helmet!!!! She is stunning and classic example. You may getting a PM from David LOL

Marty

[Rakkasan187]

Marty,

I have been reluctant to share because of my lack of TR knowledge compared to my US knowledge. As I research and confirm what I have, I gain confidence in what I have to post and then post for others to view and vet..

Thanks you for the compliments

Smitty

[Tank Destroyer]

Marty,

I have been reluctant to share because of my lack of TR knowledge compared to my US knowledge. As I research and confirm what I have, I gain confidence in what I have to post and then post for others to view and vet..



Thanks you for the compliments

Smitty

You do know your M1’s, I know where you hang out when you’re not here.

Marty

[Rakkasan187]

Thanks Marty.. So much for the witness protection program....

Smitty

[reneblacky]

Ripper helmet, I'd be too scared to own one like this in fear of scratching it up!