Germany, Heer. A Transitional M17 Double Decal Stahlhelm Auction and nine o’clock arms bearing

and nine o’clock arms bearing a gilt inscription of “POUR LE MÉRITE”

Gold Grade - Period Striking: Silver gilt

vaulted and with patina

and it is in a private collection

März 1918 Flugobermaat Külbe" (The Victor of an Air War (Dogfight)

Germany, Heer. A Transitional M17 Double Decal Stahlhelm Auction and nine o’clock arms bearing(Heer Stahlhelm M17). A well preserved Heer transitional Austrian made M17 Stahlhelm, constructed of a magnetic molybdenum steel shell. The exterior bears an original Third Reich period matte apple green paint. It is flanked on each side by decals, with the right side consisting of a shield bearing a classic Wehrmacht black, white, and red tricolour motif, while the left side features a black shield overlaid by a silver Heer style German national