Germany, Heer. A Battle-Damaged M42 Stahlhelm Auction A textbook example of an

A textbook example of an early war manufacture “Nahrnachtjäger” close combat night time fighter squadron clasp

hallmarked with a left-facing rooster on the ornate floral suspension on the reverse

Footnote: Johannes Beike was born on 4 December 1915 in Sorsum

Steel blue fabric ribbon exhibiting a moiré

to Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Germany, Heer. A Battle-Damaged M42 Stahlhelm Auction A textbook example of an(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.