Germany, Heer. A Battle-Damaged M42 Stahlhelm Newly Listed horizontal pinback with an integrated

horizontal pinback with an integrated hinge and a round wire catch on the reverse

Mighty battleships

measuring 75 mm x 95 mm x 19

pinned with three zink insignia

Luftschutz Identification

Germany, Heer. A Battle-Damaged M42 Stahlhelm Newly Listed horizontal pinback with an integrated(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.