WW2 German Double Decal M35 Luftwaffe Helmet

An untouched German M35 double decal Luftwaffe helmet complete with its original chinstrap. Helmet displays a good amount of its Luftwaffe blue paint to exterior of shell with tricolour national shield largely intact & second pattern Luftwaffe eagle also present . A helmet that exudes combat action it has scuffs & chips to the entirety of its outer surface. All three of its liner pins are original to the helmet with traces of the Luftwaffe blue paint on each. Underside of shell rim gives us the maker & size mark 'Q64' for Quist with lot number 768 . The aluminium liner band is reinforced as per 1939 regulations with the date of 1939 being visible on the band when closely inspected. Helmet liner shows wear with light traces of a name having at one time been present . Two very discreetly applied leather patches have been collector applied to the underside of the liner to reinforce the leather where it had weakened through age , these are only visible if the liner is lifted & serve to preserve the leather very well. Finally , the chinstrap is an early example with aluminium buckle & is known to have been on the helmet since it was first acquired some years ago.