M35 army (Heer) single decal factory reissue with thick brush paint SE66

Description

Light worn M35 pattern army helmet. Started its life in apple green color with double decals and was later factory reissued receiving a rough applied layer of field green paint, a new decal and liner. The helmet shows overall nice combat wear and the decal rates well over 80%. The split pins remain straight and untouched and show nice dust and patina. The leather itself is stiff but remains complete. It is a bit torn on the front. The draw string is period replaced by a shoestring. Interesting, has a hole in the rear to hang on a hook (like in a bunker). Complete with early 1936 dated chin strap, worth a small fortune on its own today!  Maker marked shell by SE, size 66. Lot number not visible.