Germany, Heer. An M42 Stahlhelm, by Emaillierwerke A.G. Auction Archive the reverse with an inscription

the reverse with an inscription of “FÜR VERDIENST” (“FOR MERIT”) in Fraktur script

A mint and unissued grouping of a 40 Year and 25 Year Civil Faithful Service Cross

8 mm x 56 mm

while the reverse presents an unmarked oval medallion overlaying a stylized acorn

worn on a white and red ribbon with horizontal pin on the reverse

Germany, Heer. An M42 Stahlhelm, by Emaillierwerke A.G. Auction Archive the reverse with an inscription(Heer Stahlhelm M42). A well preserved Heer M42 Stahlhelm, constructed of a single sheet of magnetic molybdenum steel which retains the majority of its original apple green paint. Three rivets are distributed around the outer circumference of the shell for the accommodation of the interior fixtures, while the crown is flanked on each side by an integral vent. Below the right vent are the remnants of an indecipherable decal. The edge remains fully