M35 Helmet and M38 Gas Mask
This finely detailed accessory set pairs two recognisable items of German Wehrmacht equipment from the Second World War: the M35 Stahlhelm and the M38 gas mask. Suitable for figures, equipment scenes and military displays, the set captures the practical appearance of personal protective equipment carried by German personnel throughout the conflict.
Historical Role
Introduced in 1935, the M35 Stahlhelm provided improved head protection while retaining the characteristic profile established by earlier German steel helmets. It was widely issued during the early years of the war and continued in service alongside later M40 and M42 patterns. The M38 gas mask was designed to protect its wearer from chemical agents. Although chemical warfare was not employed on European battlefields on the scale feared, German troops routinely carried gas masks and associated equipment as a precaution.
Distinctive Appearance
The M35 is distinguished by its deep flared skirt, rolled lower rim and separate ventilation fittings, giving it a smooth, carefully finished silhouette. The M38 gas mask contrasts with the helmet through its fitted rubber facepiece, circular eye lenses and prominent filter connection. Together, these items create an immediately identifiable Wehrmacht equipment grouping suitable for early-war and mid-war settings.
Modelling Uses
Use this set as personal equipment beside a resting soldier, inside a bunker, near a field command post or among supplies in a vehicle crew scene. It is well suited to World War II dioramas, model railways, wargaming displays and collectors creating detailed German military scenes. The wide scale selection supports everything from compact railway layouts to larger figure and vehicle displays.
Fun Fact
Early M35 helmets were commonly issued with insignia decals, but wartime regulations progressively reduced or eliminated their use to simplify production and make helmets less conspicuous in the field.
Available Scales
Available in 1:87, 1:76, 1:72, 1:48 and 1:35 scales.
Finish Options
Choose from Cleaned Resin Grey, Grey Primed - Ready for Painting, or Historical Base Colour.
Very small details may vary slightly depending on the scale selected.
