WWII German Kriegsmarine Helmet?

[KanMan]

Hello, I have recently acquired this helmet and would like to find out more about it before I sell. I've done some research but want to find out for sure. First is it a Kriegsmarine? Also M35 or M40? And most of all what's it worth? I appreciate any input. Thanks, KanMan

[Jager1945]

Looks to be an ET64 M40. Might be a Kriegsmarine judging by the yellow "adler" Eagle. But sometimes the Eagle yellows by age and it is just the more common Heer helmet.

Regards,

-Jaeger

[KanMan]

Thank you for the information. How can I tell for sure if it is a Kriegsmarine or not?

[Jager1945]

I do not truly know, unless I actually hold it in my hand and look.

Wait a bit, I am sure better observers will give you the answer, especially those with better eye sight.

Best wishes,

-Jaeger

[SteveR]

The lacquer used to seat the decal will turn yellow sometimes and has a dull look to it as yours does.
The Navy decals have more of a metalic iridescence to them.
Your helmet is a nice army lid friend.

[Schwerpunkt]

Nice helmet , for me it's a KM decal.
Worth around 1100 - 1250 USD in that condition is my estimation

[KanMan]

I appreciate both your inputs, under a jeweler's loop the yellow almost looks like gold flakes. I wonder if this is the metallic iridescence you mentioned.