Early M35 Luftwaffe double decal steel helmet with droop tail eagle ET66 1938

Description

M35 blue colored Luftwaffe helmet with double decals. The Luftwaffe eagle is the desirable first pattern model often referred to as the ‘Droop Tail’ or ‘Straight Leg’ variant, typical for this manufacturer. Both decals are present and show light wear. The helmet is complete with an early aluminum band liner (dated 1938). The leather feels soft and shows light wear. It is named to an Unteroffizier. Untouched helmet, split pins remain firm and tight. Maker marked by ET (Eisenhüttenwerk Thale) size 66 (ET64), lotnumber 4269.