Steel helmet M35 double decal Heer manufactured by the company Eisenhüttenwerke Thale (ET) with lot number 4079 in beautiful original apple green. The bowl is stamped with the dome stamp on the inside 1938. The interior (liner) is size 54 and from DRP Schuberth-Werk K.-G. from Braunschweig and also dated 1938. There is something of a name in the interior, but it is not easy to decipher. This helmet is in absolute top condition and has been preserved in remarkable condition considering its age and history. A valuable asset for every collector!

The Eisenhüttenwerke Thale, ET for short, was one of the German companies involved in the production of the M35 steel helmet during World War II. These helmets, produced by different manufacturers, were standardized to German Army specifications. Production of the M35 steel helmet was decentralized, which meant that multiple manufacturers, including Eisenhüttenwerke Thale, were involved in its manufacture. As such, helmets produced by different manufacturers may vary slightly in details, but all met the general specifications of the German Army Standard for the M35 helmet.

The M35 steel helmet had several distinctive features:

1. Steel Construction: As the name implies, the helmet was made of hardened steel, which provided effective protection against sharp shards and gunshots.
2. Sleek design: The M35 helmet had a simple and recognizable design with a smooth, rounded shape and a wide brim that extended over the forehead and back of the neck.
3. Riveted Leather Chin Strap: The helmet was secured with a leather chin strap riveted to the sides of the helmet.
4. Interior: The helmet had a padded interior to improve the wearer's comfort and to absorb shock and vibration.

The M35 steel helmet was issued to soldiers of the German Heer (Army), the Luftwaffe (Air Force), and the Kriegsmarine (Navy), and it remained in use until the end of World War II.