Germany, Heer. A Battle-Damaged M42 Stahlhelm Newly Listed with later period (1953) Dutch

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

The side cap is fabricated from blue-gray wool

chipping evident in the red enamels on the obverse centrepiece

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Germany, Heer. A Battle-Damaged M42 Stahlhelm Newly Listed with later period (1953) Dutch(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.