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

It measures 297 mm x 209 mm

with the "MOSS BROS & Co Ltd

as well as the top and bottom edge of the green cap band cloth are in gold/yellow Wehrmacht Cavalry Waffenfarbe

a textbook example of this cufftitle

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.