Original German Pre-WWII 1936 dated Luftwaffe Unit Marked M35 Double Decal Steel Helmet - ET62 Untouched Antique Guns which reads Showa Kyu Nana

which reads Showa Kyu Nana

the iron back piece of the grip had ears which were riveted through the tang of the blade to give the hilt and blade a very secure connection

as is the rear support

The all brass scabbard is nicely marked:

and a coach

Original German Pre-WWII 1936 dated Luftwaffe Unit Marked M35 Double Decal Steel Helmet - ET62 Untouched Antique Guns which reads Showa Kyu NanaOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an incredible all original example of a very early Model 1935 German Pre WWII "double decal" helmet, with lots of history and research potential! This helmet appears to have been overpainted with lightly textured Luftwaffe blue at some point, but that was removed, showing that it was originally issued with both decals. It looks like an early "Droop Tail" Luftwaffe Eagle decal is on the left side, and a