M35 #26 Little of the original paint

Little of the original paint existed on the outer due to advance rust but the original air defence decal could be seen

Italian #13 Brigate Nere - Shell: Original Italian Model 1933 steel shell

some of the original paint existed both inside and out

Having owned a couple of original Hawleys

This particular example is not date factory stamped with the year

M35 #26 Little of the original paintM35 #26 Shell: The shell is an original WW2 Model 1935, size 64cm example. The factory stamps appear as ET64 with a lot number of 3112 (made 1937 by Eisenhuttenwerke, Thale). When acquired the shell was painted in a semi gloss brush overpaint; no rust or damage. The shell was stripped to bare metal, primed then painted in grey green with a textured outer per 1940 specifications. Liner: The liner is a nice replacement M1931 helmet liner, with a zinc