M35 Stahlhelm, apparently dug up in Russia.

[Josh]

hello sirs, i'm not sure how to verify whether helmets are fake or real...

i think the stamp says "0288" but i can't really tell. id appreciate any information on this helmet

[TheGoon]

I see paint over the tri shield so id say its a M35 with a brush applied repaint per the new regulations, the eagle looks like it may have been scrubbed but not sure if it's just the picture that's making it look like that

[Josh]

thank you for taking a look

[BlackCat1982]

Condition doesn't really tally with it being a dug helmet. The decals and condition are fine for a one time liberated and shelved relic.

[Danmark]

I like it - and for me, I think the following ...

the vent bushing with the hole having an edge radius makes me think its a Quist -they made M35s as Double Decal Heers well into the 5 digits so I reckon the lot # is 10288

I also think it has BOTH a regulation painting over of the shield AND a rough field repaint going by the brush strokes - especially on the inside skirt.

I think this might be a wet area find that has been thoroughly scrubbed of mud ( too roughly ) by the digger hunting for the decals ........BUT, when they are so covered with decades of gunk, some sacrifices have to be made in the cleaning process......if I were still collecting these, I would like it on my shelf!

One I do still have that is similar .....

[Josh]

i think i might have made a mistake, they said it was found in russia, not dug up.. my bad.
thank you for taking a look though

[Josh]

that's a nice helmet you have there, thanks for the information