M35 #31 Brit40 - The shell is

Brit40 - The shell is an original WW2

Each leather tongue has a pocket sewn to the rear and a small padded pillow is inserted in each

It is marked on the  beach side COVER  HELMET

the crack has been stabilized with weld

When purchased the helmet was in near perfect condition

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