M35 ex DD named KM

[MAP]

My last pick up at the Max Show. Photos are not the best. It is much better in hand and has a nice apple green color

It's an ET64, lot number 4612 named ex DD KM from the 1939 order and confirmed with a 1939 dome stamp. It is also named on the liner with a seen in cloth tag. If some on could translate the last name that would be appreciated as I can not read some of the letters

Chinstrap is a Henseler & Co ULM and I think dated 1939

The liner rivets have that brighter green color with is to be expected as well. Decal has some wear but still close to 80%. The soldier did a fantastic job trying to match the paint when he covered the national shield.

Also, I think I can see a shadow of a wire that goes around the helmet just above the skirt, but maybe just my eyes.

Enjoy

[MilitariaMatt]

For me it reads like 'Siegfried Mikzsaff" - at least that's how I think it's pronounced. Siegfried is obvious. After "Mi" the weird F is actually a K. After that, the weird F/B looking thing is pronounced "sz-ss"... followed by 'aff'. Hopefully a little help; and hopefully correct :P NICE PICKUP MATE!

[MAP]

For me it reads like 'Siegfried Mikzsaff" - at least that's how I think it's pronounced. Siegfried is obvious. After "Mi" the weird F is actually a K. After that, the weird F/B looking thing is pronounced "sz-ss"... followed by 'aff'. Hopefully a little help; and hopefully correct :P NICE PICKUP MATE!

Thanks. Yes it was those two letters I I wasn't sure of.

Certainly a unique name. And if I had the know how I'm sure we could locate him.

Thanks for the help. And yes, a very lucky pick up. I was certain it was going to sell quick but for some reason it sat there tucked away in the last aisle of the show so I guess that area didn't get that much foot traffic. Immediately after I bought it I had a few offers to sell it for a nice profit.

[MilitariaMatt]

No prob mate! I'm by no means an expert and still learning every day I collect :P This is called 'Fraktur' script. The other, more difficult WW2 German script is called 'Sutterlin'. Think the Himmler signature. Couldn't read that shit if you put me in Landsberg for a decade haha *WAITING FOR A PROPER GERMAN* to comment :P

[AndyM35]

That’s a fantastic KM Michael! Can definitely see the ridge on that decal. The not often seen cloth tag is an another bonus and those M&M green liner pin heads are particularly nice too. Congrats!

Andy

[Pauls1970]

What a fantastic find Michael, a GIs souvenir from the war I wonder ?
Paul

[Tim030]

Nice looking helmet sir. Great find and Great info for us that don't know much about lids.

Thanks for sharing

Tim

[MAP]

Thanks Andy/Paul/Tim.

Not sure the history behind the helmet. Has been in a collection for quite some time

[Gwar]

Mikßaff = Mikssaff... The ß is two ss, example; Straße Street, Maß Mass, groß gross.. G

[MAP]

Mikßaff = Mikssaff... The ß is two ss, example; Straße Street, Maß Mass, groß gross.. G

Thanks G. My HS German is starting to come back. Yes, the double S.

Did some quick searches. No hits so probably quite a rare name.