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We have, for sale, a pair of matching lot numbered Kreigsmarine helmets; in all probability these were from the same man and a unique addition to any serious collection. 2 helmets with the same lot numbers is a unique opportunity to own a true piece of history, named to an officer!.

 We would prefer to sell them as a pair, as it would be a shame to split them, but if you would like to purchase one, we can discuss the possibility 

These helmets were “liberated” by a member the Green Howards with the surname of Longdon around  the Normandy Landings in June 1944; He was wounded by a sniper in Belgium and lost a lung, but survived the war. These helmets were purchased from his daughter, and have never been in a collection before. Sadly there is no proof of this story, but we have no reason to doubt its authenticity. 

Description for helmet A.. M35 Kreigsmarine helmet, with  factory finished paint. Both of these helmets have the same lot numbers – 4779- and both and clearly stamped SE for, Sächsische emailler und stanzwerke A.G. / Lauter and the size of 64. Both helmets display the typical  flaking of the decals and that is  almost a classic “trait” with this kind of paint which is typical of SE production. It has the early Aluminium band with a size 57 liner. All tongues are soft and supple with no splits or tears, and is complete with original drawstring. All rivets are tight to the shell, and have not been messed with it comes complete with a full length chinstrap marked G Schiele Loburg 1940a typical maker of straps often seen on KM’s. 

Lightly penned to the inside of the liner is the owners name, complete with number Oblt schweiβforth N19402740E