Germany, Heer. An M18 Transitional Stahlhelm, Single Decal Version visually-hidden (1870-1871 Issue)

(1870-1871 Issue)

in extremely fine

36 mm x 14

with a bridge in the foreground and a rising sun above

most commonly known as just the Elgin Watch Company

Germany, Heer. An M18 Transitional Stahlhelm, Single Decal Version visually-hidden (1870-1871 Issue)(Heer Stahlhelm M18). A well preserved Heer M18 transitional Stahlhelm (steel helmet), constructed of a sheet of magnetic molybdenum steel which retains most of its original apple green paint. Three rivets are distributed around the out circumference for the accommodation of the interior fixtures, while the crown is also flanked by two protruding lugs which provide ventilation shafts. A decal has been applied to the left side directly below the lug,