Original German WWII Extra Large Army Heer M35 Double Decal Helmet with 1937 Dated 60cm Liner - NS68 Lee-Enfield (SMLE) and has a burl wood

and has a burl wood pommel of simple design

which remain crisp and shows only minimal wear

There is no movement between the grip and the blade

We would surmise that this shell spent some time on the battlefield before being recovered and brought home

Included in this wonderful named grouping are the following pieces:

Original German WWII Extra Large Army Heer M35 Double Decal Helmet with 1937 Dated 60cm Liner - NS68 Lee-Enfield (SMLE) and has a burl woodOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an incredible near excellent condition all original example of a German WWII M35 helmet, as issued to the Heer (Army), with very desirable "Double Decals". This stamped sheet steel construction helmet retains almost all of its original Pre WWII lighter smooth Apfel grn (apple green) paint job, showing some wear around the brown area, with very little oxidation or other major damage. Early helmets such as this