Germany, Heer. A Battle-Damaged M42 Stahlhelm Auction 1st Army Commemorative Cross (in

1st Army Commemorative Cross (in bronze gilt with red and white enamels

soiled and surface wear on the reverse

to Garmisch-Partenkirchen

with crowned Royal 22nd Regiment beaver insignia in place at the two upper corners

Steel blue fabric ribbon exhibiting a moiré

Germany, Heer. A Battle-Damaged M42 Stahlhelm Auction 1st Army Commemorative Cross (in(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.