The Chinese Nationalist government purchased some 200,000 M35 helmets from Germany between 1935 and 1936. These helmets were worn by Nationalist Chinese troops in the early years of the Sino-Japanese war. The helmet has been restored with the correct brass alloy split pins, and an un-reinforced aluminum liner. As seen on surviving original examples the nationalist star has been air brushed using a stencil, a decal would be incorrect. If you have ever wanted the helmet worn by the brave defenders of the Sihang Warehouse, during the 1937 battle for Shanghai, ask for the Chinese Nationalist package