Original German WWII Named DAK Afrikakorps Tropical Camouflage Single Decal M35 Helmet - Stamped ET62 Russian Issue Equipment most likely the true answer

most likely the true answer will never be known

We believe this example to be made in the 1700s using an older European very good quality spring steel blade featuring three slim and two broad fullers down each side

There is also some paint flaking on the inner crown

width until 1895 when the width was reduced to 45mm

Some bayonets were retrofitted with a new crossguard

Original German WWII Named DAK Afrikakorps Tropical Camouflage Single Decal M35 Helmet - Stamped ET62 Russian Issue Equipment most likely the true answerOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fantastic all original example Model 1940 German WWII DAK Afrikakorps Single decal camo helmet with a National Eagle decal (over painted) on the left. This stamped sheet steel construction helmet retains about 50% of the original tropical Afrika campaign Dunkelgelb (Dark Yellow) camouflage paint. The rest has worn to the original Feldgrau, or has worn through to the steel. This is a helmet that definitely