WW2 German Helmets: M35, M40, & M42 "Stahlhelm"

[@Mr195357]

I believe I have an M35 with two decals. One on one side has been worn off almost, with a shield with the German Eagle holding the swastika. On the other side is the shield with the German flag colors. It is still the green color and the leather is still in good shape inside. The chin strap is also there. It is 721 with SE66. This was brought home by a soldier who lived in the area of Abilene, Texas. He was actually a musician in the military. He captured 150 Germans and received the bronze star. After he passed away, I went to his Estate Sale and bought this helmet for $150.00. As I was about to leave with it, a woman said “wait just a minute this framed photo comes with it. There are two photos in that which has Kaiser Wilhelm and Hindenburg with him. The Nazi soldier whose backpack it was in and who wore the helmet I now have, is identified in one of these photos by the soldier who brought this home by putting an X on the glass of the framed picture. The man’s home had every medal and shoulder strap etc. he had taken off off the German POWs. I doubt if there is a copy of the two photos that exist now.

[@Bucksighter]

Wow! Did you manage to get any photos of his whole collection?

[@Mr195357]

@@Bucksighter No I was too interested in buying things. He also had World War I things that belonged to his Father including a gas mask and a doughboy helmet and some tinnies. It was quite a treasure trove for me.

[@teezy466]

@@Mr195357 that’s so cool I loved studying those time periods and being able to physically obtain that memorabilia is such a blessing

[@Nick_B_Bad]

Sounds like a really nice original helmet you got there!

[@b1securitydroid764]

@Mr195357 How much was the mg42 helmet? cause I got a person that’s selling one and I want to let him know the reasonable price.

[@Nick_B_Bad]

Besides collecting the axis weapons I just love collecting tie helmets too!

[@ocean6461]

M35 for the win

[@inkubusarchitektde]

The german firefighter still using these helmets. The difference is just that they got 7 holes in place where the old ones got only one at the side.

[@dominickdifulco3338]

I use the model 35 personally. That leather sure is comfortable after a long day

[@ZaphnathPanea]

Long day of doing what in your WW2 German helmet lol

[@rlm2933]

@@ZaphnathPaneareenactment dumbo

[@_Rick-Grimes_2010]

​@@ZaphnathPaneareanactment maybe?

[@cindylou1112]

Nice decals bro!

[@ocean6461]

I know right ? What’s your favorite part ?

[@cindylou1112]

@@ocean6461 I smell Jew

[@ocean6461]

@@cindylou1112 I’m a Spaniard

[@cindylou1112]

@@ocean6461 ok you’re good then.

[@ronpaden9479]

Ok was I the only one who thought he was going to play the shell game 😆

[@daleparker4207]

Thank you.

[@joecanteen7428]

I like M42 helmet and WW1 helmet because of high profile.

[@psychoaftershok]

the number of decals is dependent on your branch of service / division.

[@darkhorse3535]

There is also the M38 Gladiator and the M45

[@mattes217]

Hi i have a question! I have seen a video. A boy took a ww2 helmet stripped the paint repainted it anthracite with Birdsand in the paint. He called it restauration. I think he ruined it. What do you think?

[@IRLSuperb]

Fun Fact: The inspiration for Darth Vader’s helmet 🪖 comes precisely from one of these models of WW2 helmets. Just with an elongated back side

[@rockridgewoodshop]

Google "Knight, death, devil" by Durer

[@darkhorse3535]

It actually is from Ralph Mcquarrie‘s original drawing of Vader which was meant to look like a Samurai helmet.

[@Onemore59]

Sir. I have a sneaking suspicion that you have ink that you hide from us.

[@rileytaylor1206]

Very nice!

[@ahall1459]

Air vents...not hole punches

[@user-cd7vk9dp6r]

Awesome

[@LegacyCollectibles]

Well done !!

[@davidschaadt3460]

🏆🏆nice video.

[@mondermelad1710]

How did you GET THEM! THATS LEGNDARY!!!

[@CamTREN402]

Do you guys sell these items?

[@zoneboy4258]

M42

[@Kostas529]

Does anybody knows where I can get one but in a good condition ?

[@philcoxon6375]

Had one and three unfortunately sold them

[@JustAboutToEat]

How much did you get for it? I have one, not gonna sell it but curious

[@philcoxon6375]

@@JustAboutToEat sold many year's ago got about £25.00 each worth slot more these days I should think.

[@bensanger5409]

i do not z how zis memorabilia got into my algorithm.

[@ocean6461]

Are you okay ? the Z has nothing to do with this .

[@josiahemrick]

does anyone know what the hole is for on a ww1 german helmet? it looks like it has a purpose

[@josiahemrick]

@@signeschwartzmann1095 oh theyre called lugs. i had no idea you could put a plate on! thanks man

[@randibudhai8811]

Price

[@ProfBlake590]

I prefer picklehaube

[@boandlkramer2539]

I can not understand how Germany could loose WW 2 having this helmets 🤢