German WWII Nazi helmet help needed.

[Speedway]

I need some help identifying a WWII German Helmet.

Does anyone here have a book on them?

The rim is stamped 4869 & 8913.

It is green and has the black decal/paint with a Swastika & wings.

It looks like a M35 or M42 but I was hoping to use the stampings to properly identify it.

 

[PixelPusher]

I can't say I know too much on the subject. But, I did find these two sites that had some info on the subject.

Hope it helps.

http://germanwarhelmet.com/collector-tips/helmet-identification/

http://germanhelmetsinc.com/faq.htm

 

[daltrey99]

m35 an m40 were the last with the rolled rim. What color is the eagle/swastika decal? Gold? silver? A picture would help a ton!

 

[Speedway]

m35 an m40 were the last with the rolled rim. What color is the eagle/swastika decal? Gold? silver? A picture would help a ton!

I can't get the pics off of my phone. I have not bought the helmet yet.

Gold

 

[majspud]

Ask here. If you're not a member, get me the info and I'll post it.

MS

http://forums.gunboards.com/forumdisplay.php?98-NEW!-German-Militaria-Forum-NEW!

 

[hpm]

If it's a M35 it should have the black/white/red decal on the opposite side of the eagle decal.

 

[20thpzgr]

Luftwaffe or Heer? Big eagle with spread wings or smaller compact eagle?

 

[Speedway]

Luftwaffe or Heer? Big eagle with spread wings or smaller compact eagle?

Heer.

 

[Speedway]

If it's a M35 it should have the black/white/red decal on the opposite side of the eagle decal.

Decal only on the one side.

 

[daltrey99]

If it's a M35 it should have the black/white/red decal on the opposite side of the eagle decal.

not all helmets had decals. some had both decals, some had one and most after had none due to snipers picking up on the colors in the battlefield. Also check the color of you eagle decal. Silver is Heer and gold is Kriegsmarine.

 

[Speedway]

It is a Kriegsmarine helmet, and now in my possession.

I left it in my truck for now until it stops raining.

At least now the Luger and the helmet are now reunited. They were brought back together from WWII, and lived in the same residence untouched since 1946. They are joined by the uniform of the GI who liberated them.

 

[daltrey99]

Nice catch. kriegsmarine helmets are more collectable.