Named M35 DD Heer - Stalingrad Relic

[Liamc93]

Hi all

Here's my named relic M35 DD with very decent paint and decals for a relic. It's named to "Kimmel" and was found in Stalingrad. It's got 2 big holes in the front, I think from shrapnel. It's also got a massive crack in the top - so this helmet took a serious beating!

It's impossible to say, but there are a few Kimmels but only 1 is confirmed MIA/KIA in Stalingrad, so there's a chance it might be Arnold Kimmel.

Thanks
Liam

[rheppler]

I found a Kimmel for Stalingrad who died from Granade splinters... could be him? -Rose

[Liamc93]

Interesting! Can I ask where you found this? I'd love to know where to find more information to help research some of the death cards/books I have

[rheppler]

I use Fold3. If you're looking for death card info or wehrpass/soldbuch info we certainly can help in the document's forum.

[Danmark]

M35 and M40 rolled edge helmets were hardened more than the later production raw edge M42 styles.

Ground dug examples will often display 'concussion' or 'freeze/thaw' cracks in them.....

[Danmark]

I have a similar one ( not from Stalingrad though)