Germany, Heer. An Austrian M17 Transitional Stahlhelm, Single Decal Version, Owner-Attributed Example by Bleckmann Republic of Queen Elisabeth II

Queen Elisabeth II

demonstrating minor flecking to the enamels with small chips to both obverse and reverse of the wreath

Postcard measuring 91x141mm

both cyphers in bronze gilt

with two gilded aluminum rank pips and gilded medic device

Germany, Heer. An Austrian M17 Transitional Stahlhelm, Single Decal Version, Owner-Attributed Example by Bleckmann Republic of Queen Elisabeth II(Heer Stahlhelm M17). An Heer Austrian M17 transitional Stahlhelm, constructed of a single sheet of magnetic molybdenum steel which retains the majority of a Third Reich period replacement apple green paint. Three rivets are distributed around the outer circumference for the accommodation of the liner pins, while the crown is flanked on each side by protruding lugs with ventilation shafts, permitting the addition of a Stirnpanzer (brow plate).