WW2 German M35 Army DAK Camouflage Helmet – Size 66 – BF Made – Complete Liner & Chinstrap – Dual Decal

A RARE original WW2 German M35 Army steel helmet from a private collection, manufacturer coded BF, shell size 66, retaining both original decals and featuring a period DAK (Deutsches Afrikakorps) camouflage finish.

The interior retains its tropical sand-toned DAK paint, while the exterior displays a light three-colour camouflage scheme consistent with field-applied wartime finishes. The helmet is complete with its original liner and two-part chin strap, presenting as an attractive and highly displayable example of a combat-used Wehrmacht helmet.

Helmets of this configuration — early M35 pattern, dual decals, camouflage finish, and DAK association — remain among the most sought-after pieces of German WWII militaria.

The M35 Helmet – Early War Pattern

The Stahlhelm M35 was introduced in 1935 and represents the classic early-war German helmet design. Distinguished by its rolled edge and separate vent bushings, the M35 is widely regarded as the most refined and aesthetically iconic variant of the wartime Stahlhelm series.

Early examples such as this originally carried two decals:

National tricolour shield

Wehrmacht eagle

The survival of both decals significantly enhances collectability and rarity.

DAK Camouflage & North Africa

The Deutsches Afrikakorps (DAK) was deployed to North Africa in 1941. Equipment was frequently overpainted in tropical sand tones to suit desert conditions. Field-applied camouflage finishes varied, often incorporating spray layered or brushed applications over factory paint.

This helmet retains:

Tropical DAK-style interior finish

Light three-colour exterior camouflage

Honest service wear with random marks and scratches

No structural damage or paint loss

The overall presentation suggests authentic wartime adaptation rather than post-war alteration.

Construction & Condition

Model: M35

Manufacturer: BF (indicating production by Emaillierwerke A.G., Fulda)

Shell Size: 66

Liner: Complete and intact

Chinstrap: Original two-part configuration

Decals: Both remaining

Finish: Tropical interior, light three-colour camouflage exterior

Honest age-related wear, no damage, no paint loss

The helmet remains structurally sound, with strong overall integrity and excellent display presence.

Collector & Display Value

This helmet is ideal for:

Advanced collectors of WW2 German Army helmets

DAK and North Africa campaign specialists

Wehrmacht camouflage helmet collections

Museum or curated militaria displays

Serious Third Reich era militaria collectors

M35 dual decal camouflage helmets with DAK association represent a premium category within WWII German headgear collecting