M35 Double Decal Beaded Luftwaffe/Luftschutz Helmet - ET62 - Lot# R 3578 ll

[helmet2id]

This is a new addition, from the collection of A Barrows. You don’t see many beaded helmets with standard combat type decals. Here is one such example - an M35 ET62 beaded shell with a unique lot number - R 3578 ll - complete with liner and chin strap and adorned with a second pattern Luft Adler and a round bottom tri color. The liner is ink stamped RLM L S, a stamp not often encountered. According to the history provided by Al, this piece would have been repainted R.L.M. grey and decals applied in 1943 when the Luftwaffe took over some of the civil defense air defense functions of the Reich. This one is in the Littlejohn book, Defending the Reich. An oddball! Hope you like it. Jim G.

[helmet2id]

Here are the rest of the pictures. Jim G.

[MAP]

THAT is a keeper Jim

[Schwerpunkt]

Amazing helmet Jim.

[PotatoDigger]

Very nice one Jim!

[Giants77]

Now that is one cool helmet!

[AndyM35]

Certainly something a little bit different! A very interesting helmet Jim. I love the toning on the decals. Thanks for showing!
Andy

[M38]

Just when you think you've seen it all....

Great helmet Jim! Would expect nothing less from Mr B. (and you!)

Cheers,
Terry

[Danmark]

Interesting also is the decal placement relative to the vent - it took more effort to do that trimming rather than the normal lower "regulation" placement OVER the bead.

[sysyphus]

What a great unique piece Jim ! love it