Germany, Heer. A Battle-Damaged M42 Stahlhelm Newly Listed fellow crewmen

fellow crewmen

(Abzeichen Kette)

chipping evident in the red enamels on the obverse centrepiece

a textbook example of this cufftitle

the suspension loop maker marked with LDO code “4” for Steinhauer & Lück

Germany, Heer. A Battle-Damaged M42 Stahlhelm Newly Listed fellow crewmen(Heer Stahlhelm M42). An interesting battle damaged Heer M42 Stahlhelm, constructed of a single sheet of magnetic molybdenum steel. It is flanked by integral ventilation holes, and also bears four holes formerly accommodating rivets which secured in place the interior fixtures. The shell is perforated by five shrapnel holes, with additional dents of various sizes, reflecting considerable battlefield damage. In classic M42 style, the rim is uncrimped.