{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-1939-dated-luftwaffe-m35-double-decal-steel-helmet-with-dome-stamp-58cm-liner-chinstrap-marked-q66","title":"Original German WWII 1939 Dated Luftwaffe M35 Double Decal Steel Helmet with Dome Stamp, 58cm Liner \u0026 Chinstrap - marked Q66","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an incredible all original example of a Model 1935 German early WWII \"double decal\" helmet, complete with original liner and chinstrap! It features 2nd pattern Luftwaffe Eagle decal on the left side, and a \"National Colors\" decal on the right. The use of the second decal was discontinued in 1940, and in 1943 it was ordered that helmets with the national colors have them removed, so finding a helmet with both still intact is a real treat!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Luftwaffe decal is probably around 90%, with some scuffing, which has displaced part of one wing, as well as some checking from age. The National Colors decal is just a bit better, showing overall wear as well as age related checking. Both have discolored slightly due to the lacquer top coat yellowing over the years. The paint is the correct smooth blue-gray Luftwaffe \u003cem\u003efliegerblau\u003c\/em\u003e (flyer's blue) used on early helmets, which would later become textured, and is well retained at about 85%. There are some areas of wear and paint loss, but nothing out of line with wear from service. There is also no major oxidation or rust, indicating that this helmet has been well cared for in the intervening years. Just a great example of an early WWII period helmet with a fantastic lightly used patina!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse, interior, neck guard apron is lot number stamped \u003cstrong\u003e4313\u003c\/strong\u003e and on the interior left is the stamped manufacturer's code and size \u003cstrong\u003eQ66\u003c\/strong\u003e, indicating that it was manufactured by \u003cem\u003eF.W. Quist G.m.b.H.\u003c\/em\u003e in the German city of Esslingen. Size 66 is a nice larger size that can accommodate liners from 58cm to 59cm or US 7 1\/4 to 7 5\/8. Size 66 shells are harder to find and are therefore more valuable to a collector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interior of the helmet still has the original \"Dome Stamp\" inspection mark, which is almost completely legible, reading:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbgenommen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIII\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1939\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeschaffungsamt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efür Heer und Marine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis translates basically to \"Accepted, 1939, Procurement Office for Army and Navy.\" Dome stamps are seldom still visible on the inside of helmets, and ones this clear are exceedingly rare!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll three liner retaining pins are intact, with the paint retained to a varying degree. The caps are nickel or nickel plated, which unfortunately causes the paint to wear off somewhat easily. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe helmet still has its correct very good condition M31 liner with all of the 8 fingers present and supple. The liner also still has its original size adjustment string, and overall there is only moderate wear to the liner, with no tears, cuts, or other damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are even several names written on the leather, one of which looks to read \u003cstrong\u003eLumma Uffz\u003c\/strong\u003e, the abbreviation for Unteroffizier Lumma, or Sergeant Lumma. With a rank, last name, and branch of service, this may represent future research potential! There is also TOM KIMSON written as well, which we assume is the soldier who captured the helmet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe liner band is aluminum, with square aluminum chin strap loops attached to reinforced sides. This is the last pattern before the move to galvanized steel bands. The left exterior of the liner band is marked \u003cstrong\u003e66 n.A \/ 58\u003c\/strong\u003e, indicating that it is a size 58 liner for a size 66 shell. It is stamped \u003cstrong\u003e58\u003c\/strong\u003e in a circle on one of the fingers as well. It is also maker marked and dated on the other side:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSCHUBERTH - WERK K.-G.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eD.R.P.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1939\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBRAUNSCHWEIG\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chinstrap is present and intact, with all thirteen size adjustment holes still present. It has the correct early war aluminum attachment studs, which are both still present. The leather is a bit stretched out, as is commonly seen, but still solid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall a fantastic 100% genuine double decal Luftwaffe helmet with lovely decals a great look! The dome stamp and great liner are the icing on the cake! We do not get helmets like these very often at all. Ready to display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first \"modern\" steel helmets were introduced by the French army in early 1915 and were shortly followed by the British army later that year. With plans on the drawing board, experimental helmets in the field, (\"Gaede\" helmet), and some captured French and British helmets the German army began tests for their own steel helmet at the Kummersdorf Proving Grounds in November, and in the field in December 1915. An acceptable pattern was developed and approved and production began at Eisen-und Hüttenwerke, AG Thale\/Harz, (Iron and Foundry Works), in the spring of 1916.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese first modern M16 helmets evolved into the M18 helmets by the end of WWI. The M16 and M18 helmets remained in usage through-out the Weimar Reichswehr, (National Defence Force, Circa 1919-1933), era and on into the early years of the Third Reich until the development of the smaller, lighter M35 style helmet in June 1935.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Luftwaffe pattern national eagle was originally introduced for wear by Fliegerschaft, (Pilot Base), personnel of the DLV, Deutscher Luftsportsverband, (German Air Sports Association), the clandestine, civilian, forerunner of the Luftwaffe on August 18TH 1934, and adopted for wear by the Luftwaffe on March 1ST 1935 along with the national tri-color shield for wear on the helmet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first pattern national eagle was utilized until a modified second pattern eagle was introduced in late 1936 or early 1937. Regulations of June 12TH 1940 discontinued the use of the national tri-color decal and further regulations of August 28TH 1943 abolished the national eagle decal and dictated that it was also to be removed from all helmets although the directives were not completely adhered to.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42769698816069,"sku":"ONJR25MYFD31","price":2595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR25MYFD31__06.jpg?v=1747861141","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-wwii-1939-dated-luftwaffe-m35-double-decal-steel-helmet-with-dome-stamp-58cm-liner-chinstrap-marked-q66","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}