Nice M35 Q64 balistic failure Luftschutz Helmet

[Jock Auld]

Guys,

From today's finds. Totally as it was, not messed with.

Can't see anything overtly wrong with the helmet, perhaps it failed on the steel quality or such like?

couple more pics of decal

[Hoss]

Looks like a nice one Jock if i remember correctly all beaded helms are classed none combat.

Eric

[Tony]

Jock/Eric, are these ballistic failures? I always thought (as a non TR collector) they were purposely made two piece helmets for the home front.

Tony

[Jock Auld]

Tony,

No they are still a one piece helmet that has failed to come up to code somehow.  They exist in all three models ie 35, 40 and 42.  they are often called Kradmelder  helmets but the bottom line is they failed code and are re entered into a production line that then stamps the beaded ring into the helmet so that it can never be confused with a helmet that passed code.  They are then sent down the civic line Fire Luftschutz etc.  I do have some where there are obvious flaws on the helmet.  I shall try and dig them up.

[Tony]

Thanks for the explanation Jock, if I ever see one I'll pick it up and have a good look. By the way, I can spot the M42 model but the M35 and 40 look the same to me

Tony

[Jock Auld]

35 has a separate vent holes riveted into place where the 40 is just a hole stamped in the shell like the 42

[Tony]

1 hour ago, Jock Auld said:

35 has a separate vent holes riveted into place where the 40 is just a hole stamped in the shell like the 42

Ta very much mate.

[Paul R]

Very interesting.  I had no clue that beaded helmets were combat helmets that failed quality assurance tests  Very cool.  Thanks!

[Spasm]

I can't remember where I found these but are a good reminder of models of helmets, also, those of you who have relics with no stampings there's an identifying method for the manufacturer (well sort of as long as you have comparisons),

 

[Hoss]

Top row should read German M-16 Austrian M-17 German M-18 

Eric