M35 army (Heer) ex-double decal 'overpaint' steel helmet Q64

Early produced M35 army steel helmet in good condition. The helmet started as an apple green coated double decal helmet in 1937 but was overpainted with dark field green paint due regulations most likely in 1940 before the invasion of Western Europe. Therefore the party decal has been covered and is still visible under the paint. The eagle decal on the left side was left open and shows nice aging and patina. It is a so called Quist decal, named 'big foot' by collectors. Inside the helmet an 1937 dated aluminum band liner is installed. The leather is supple and shows normal wear, matching with the helmet. The chin strap is field made out of an equipment strap, the aluminum buckle strap is still the genuine one. Split pins not eniterly straight, most likely the liner was out at one point in time. Shell by Quist, size 64, lot number: 3225. Very solid early war army helmet!