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Nice group of M35 helmets JR. Thanks for showing them.

Here is another Pol. M35 that is a neat variation. I picked up this Model 1935 "beaded" Luftschutzpolizei steel helmet with double decals at SOS last summer. According to Ludwig Baer, "The History of the German Steel Helmet 1916-1945" the SHD (Air Raid Warning Service = Sicherheits und Hilfsdienst) was placed under the authority of the Police in 1942. Most of the Luftschutz decals on helmets were then removed and replaced with standard Polizei decals. This is one of those beaded Luftschutzpolizei helmets.

This helmet has the later "bordered" police decals that are placed behind the air vent holes instead of being lapped over the bead below the air vents. These decals are about 99% and the Police decal has a gold tint to it instead of the standard silver color to the eagle and borders. The steel helmet interior has a painted issue number at the back of the flared skirt and maker numbers, indicating manufacture by Emaillirwerk A.G., Fulda ("E.F."). that are stamped in the sides. It also has an undisturbed leather liner and chin strap. There is also a Luftschutzpolizei rubber property stamp on the liner.

I was happy to find this particular beaded helmet at the show.