Thought you KM collectors would like to see a recent addition to my collection. A M35 no decal U-boat helmet. I bought it indirectly from the vet who brought it back, he was in the Military Police, in 1945 he was posted to Northern Ireland to oversee the surrender of a U-boat. Once the crew had be taken care of the U-boat was searched, all technical items and documents were removed to be analysed, the rest of the stuff was classed as junk, the vet picked up the helmet, a number of medals and a cigarette case. Many years later he gave the medals and the case to members of his family, none of them were interested in the helmet so he gave it to the guy I bought it off.
I wouldn't think that there are too many U-boat helmets around, would love to see or hear off any other collectors who have one.
The chinstrap is a reproduction.
Tim
I wouldn't think that there are too many U-boat helmets around, would love to see or hear off any other collectors who have one.
The chinstrap is a reproduction.
Tim
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