Chrisusa1 Posted February 12, 2021 Share #1 Posted February 12, 2021 Hi all, I'm a member over at the USMF and typically only collect WWII USMC items, along my journeys I picked up this WWII German helmet. I'm hoping someone on this site could confirm what I have here, and possibly suggest what the current market value is. Based upon my reading I believe this is a M35 helmet, originally double decal, but one decal was removed. Other decal is intact and I believe is original? shell is marked Q 66. I think Q denotes the manufacturer and 66 is the size. There is what looks like remnants of a rectangular sticker on the back of the helmet, which i was told is likely a shipping tag, apparently during the war soldiers would just stick a label on helmets and mail them home as souvenirs, no box needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shemp h. Posted February 13, 2021 Share #2 Posted February 13, 2021 Hi Chris, I'm not even close to being an expert on TR headgear but I believe it is an M35 and the Q is for the manufacturer of Quist, I'm sure someone with a lot more expertise than myself will be along shortly. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisusa1 Posted February 14, 2021 Author Share #3 Posted February 14, 2021 Thanks for the info Bill ! -Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Jerry Posted April 18, 2021 Share #4 Posted April 18, 2021 Yep it is a Quist. The M35 would have been a "double decal" until 1939 when the order came through to remove the national colors -as war broke out having a bright red/white/black shield visible at distance was not in their best interests. Having the army decal helps the value, but missing the liner is a detractor. If I had this in my shop I would price it around $250-350. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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