The helmet shown below is an excellent example of the typical reissued NSKK style helmet.  The M1935 helmet was originally configured as a double decal Luftwaffe helmet with smooth paint finish.  In 1941 it was factory refinished as a single decal Luftwaffe helmet with textured paint.  The helmet was then drawn from Luftwaffe supply stores by the NSKK where it was once again repainted a light blue glossy finish.  The single Luftwaffe decal was removed prior to the application of the NSKK insignia.  It is important to note that the color of the NSKK decal has been purposely done by the application of an orange-gold colored lacquer.  This coloring has been noted on other NSKK helmets and it is believed that the color denoted a specific unit within the NSKK.  Other colors noted on some helmets include the basic silver of the standard NSKK decal, as well as a blue tinted lacquer.  This helmet was found in Europe in the 1970's by the well known and established collector George Peterson.  The helmet is an extra large sized 68cm shell manufactured by the firm of Quist.

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The image above depicts the helmet shown below when it was photographed and included in the popular and well regarded "History of the German Steel Helmet" authored by Ludwig Baer.  This photograph can be found on page 327 of the book.