Named Luftwaffe M35 DD Helmet

The German M35 helmet (Model 1935 Stahlhelm) was the standard combat helmet of the Wehrmacht at the start of World War II. The design was a modernization of the helmets of the First World War, with a lighter, more compact shape and an improved liner for greater comfort and protection. The M35 distinguishes itself from later models through its high-quality workmanship and specific construction. The underside of the helmet's shell is folded (rolled) inward to create a smooth, rigid brim. Unlike later models, the vents on the M35 are individual hollow rivets pressed into the shell. The shell was made of molybdenum steel plates, which provided an optimal balance between weight and strength. Decals (emblems): Early examples often had two decals: the national tricolor (red, white, and black) on the right and the emblem of the military unit on the left (such as the eagle for the Heer or Luftwaffe). Evolution and Modifications. Although the M35 was used until the end of the war, production was adjusted in 1940 to save costs.

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This beautiful M35 helmet still has both decals. The helmet still has its original factory paint, the liner is originally mounted and shows the same age and wear as the exterior. The helmet is marked N.S 66, which stands for Vereinigte Deutsche Nickelwerke AG located in Schwerte, Germany, with a shell size of 66. The liner is tightly fitted and shows normal wear. Two fingers of the liner are partially broken off, but these are still attached to the drawstring. The helmet does have a batch number, but I can only read the last number, "42," because something is glued over it that I don't want to remove. The Luftwaffe decal was denazified for some reason, but the swastika was reapplied at some point. The bird shows truly beautiful details. The wappenschild is in very good condition, and I find it difficult to put a percentage on it. The helmet has a dome stamp. What's special about this helmet is that the wearer has his name ribbon sewn into the interior. This is a rare occurrence. Not only is his name on the ribbon, but also his unit, which makes this piece doubly interesting. His name is "Gattinger" and he served with the Ln Stelle 2.VII, which stands for the 2nd Company of the Luftnachrichten-Regiment VII (Air Force Liaison Regiment 7). Ln: Luftnachrichten (Air Force Connections). These units were responsible for communication, radar (such as the Würzburg and Freya radars), and the transmission of aircraft reports. Stelle: A specific location, station, or station within the organization. 2. (Arabic Numeral): Indicates the 2nd Company (or unity) within the larger context. VII (Roman numeral): Refers to the upper echelon, in this case usually the Luftgau-Kommando VII (Munich). This was the military district in southern Germany that was responsible for the logistics and support of the Luftwaffe in that area. These units often manned fixed radio or radar stations. Specific to Luftgau VII (Munich) they were engaged in detecting Allied bombers that flew into southern Germany via Italy or France. Maintaining the connections between airfields and command centers in Bavaria and parts of Austria. A great helmet with history!