Welcome to the Red Brick Depot! Original German WW2 M35 steel helmet, size 66. Found near Gulbene, Latvia – a known Eastern Front battlefield area. Solid and strong shell. Exterior retains areas of original. Paint, faded to bluish tones from soil exposure. Small section inside also retains original paint (which looks more blue). Rest of interior repainted. Post-recovery by the same person who welded the shell. Cleaned with oxalic acid and preserved with WD-40 spray. Some small cracks and mini-holes from rust. No visible stamps due to corrosion. ? Origin & History: This helmet was found near Gulbene, in northeastern Latvia. In summer 1944, the area saw heavy fighting as Soviet forces advanced during the Baltic Offensive, pushing German Army Group North westward. These retreat battles preceded the encirclement of German forces in the Courland Pocket later that year. Gulbene was an important junction point, and control of it was vital for troop and supply movements during the retreat toward the Latvian coast. ? Red Brick Depot – Specializing in original WW1 and WW2 militaria from Eastern Europe – battlefield relics, attic finds, and authentic historical items. Have a good day!