M35 #31 Brit40 - The shell is

Brit40 - The shell is an original WW2

Chinstrap: The leather chin strap is a nice replacement with steel hardware and is marked Wilhelm Ellers Jr

When purchased the helmet was in near perfect condition

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It is marked on the  beach side COVER  HELMET

M35 #31 Brit40 - The shell isM35 #31 Shell: The shell is an original WW2 Model 1935, size 64cm example. The factory make size stamp is no longer visible; could be an EF by the lot number. The lot number is 20225 (the 20 is very faint). The shell is painted in the 1935 40 smooth green; there is evidence of minor pitting inside otherwise the shell is in excellent condition. A clear 1939 acceptance stamp has been applied to the inner dome. Liner: The liner is an imported replica