Germany, Heer. A Battle-Damaged M42 Stahlhelm Newly Listed (Abzeichen Kette)

(Abzeichen Kette)

fellow crewmen

with the "MOSS BROS & Co Ltd

with later period (1953) Dutch testing silver mark of fineness 835 on the integral ring

The award was made “in the name of the Führer and Supreme Commander of the Wehrmacht”

Germany, Heer. A Battle-Damaged M42 Stahlhelm Newly Listed (Abzeichen Kette)(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.