{"product_id":"wwii-german-m35-steel-helmet-battlefield-relic-excavated-example","title":"WWII German M35 Steel Helmet – Battlefield Relic \/ Excavated Example","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal German \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM35 steel helmet shell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e recovered as a battlefield relic. This helmet exhibits extensive period corrosion and deterioration from long-term burial, creating a dramatic display piece with strong visual appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite the heavy condition, the classic M35 profile remains clearly identifiable, including the distinctive rolled edge and original liner band remnants still present inside the shell. The helmet shows significant rust-through, pitting, and losses consistent with an excavated combat relic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal WWII German M35 helmet shell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBattlefield recovered \/ excavated relic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal steel shell with rolled rim\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemnants of original liner band remain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy period corrosion and rust-through\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong untouched relic patina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent display piece for WWII collections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo restoration or stabilization noted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelic German helmets remain highly collectible because each example is unique and represents a tangible artifact from the European battlefield. While no longer suitable as a wearable helmet, this piece displays exceptionally well in military collections, museums, battlefield relic displays, or alongside other recovered German equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Heavy relic condition. Extensive corrosion, perforation, and metal loss throughout. Liner and chinstrap absent. Sold strictly as a relic display artifact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFREE SHIPPING!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43062304145485,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/D30E2C20-B9D5-45D6-A2C8-CE2B960F8AA9.jpg?v=1780327067","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/wwii-german-m35-steel-helmet-battlefield-relic-excavated-example","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}