Germany, Heer. An M40 Stahlhelm, Named Example by Sächsische Emaillier- und Stanzwerk consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac with only slight material fatigue

with only slight material fatigue evident

52 mm x 106 mm

48 mm (w) x 57

screwback flanked by dual push pins

Germany, Heer. An M40 Stahlhelm, Named Example by Sächsische Emaillier- und Stanzwerk consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac with only slight material fatigue(Heer Stahlhelm M40). A Heer M40 Stahlhelm, constructed of a magnetic molybdenum steel shell. The exterior retains visible remnants of its original apple green paint, overlaid by irregular patches of light green and white paint added post manufacture, in a possible attempt by the owner to facilitate camouflage in evolving battlefield conditions. It is flanked on each side by an integral ventilation hole, while three rivets are distributed around the