My first m35 DD SE64.. help please

[michaeldeb0rah]

I just got what was described by “knowledgeable people” to be original and authentic. My logic (based on mind numbing hours of reading and pictures but no authentic items to touch and smell yet) shows this may just be exactly what Brian Ice’s book states it is along with the 3-12-1940 ordered scraping off of tri color and a darker overpaint job, but with the rest left as original. I look forward to your truth. The decal seems to be what some describe as an SE only look. Please share with me each truth so I have your references to learn by. Thank you.

[TWS]

I don't see any red flags. Looks good based on the limitations of the photos. If possible, in the future try to post larger photos from a computer for even better/more accurate feedback.

I have a couple Heer M35's with removed national colors decal. Somewhat typical to find in that configuration.

[michaeldeb0rah]

Thank you so much. Per chance, can you tell me the name of the decal maker? I’m trying to learn to differentiate the nuances. They seem so subtle.

[MAP]

Looks like an ET style decal to me. These don't have maker names, like Pocher, HJK, etc did. These are known as "House decals" made for the helmet manufacturer

[Pauls1970]

Nothing is mind numbing when you're researching........!
Paul

[AndyM35]

Looks good based on these images. A nice early example with a single ply aluminium liner band and all complete.

Andy

[michaeldeb0rah]

Paul, Andy and Map, thank you each for sharing your knowledge. I hope I can soak it all in!!

[AndyM35]

Paul, Andy and Map, thank you each for sharing your knowledge. I hope I can soak it all in!!

By owning an original example you’ll definitely get a feel what and how they look and smell. The inside of an original TR helmet has an old steel smell that isn’t really relatable to anything else. You’ll also get a real idea of how paint that’s now over 70 years old, ages and gains patina. Back that up with studying lots of images and original examples helmets in various conditions and configurations, and reading authoritative books and websites, and you’ll soon start to feel a lot more confident in picking the good ones from the bad ones. Keep posting here like you have, and remember the journey to the end, not the finish line, is the fun part

Andy

[michaeldeb0rah]

Andy, I hope at whatever stage of life you are in that you use the same intuitive caring and confirming thought process in growing those around you that weren’t blessed with your gift as you do here. Take care.
Mike

[michaeldeb0rah]

Andy, I hope at whatever stage of life you are in that you use the same intuitive caring and confirming thought process in growing those around you that weren’t blessed with your gift as you do here. Take care.
Mike