Germany, Heer. An M16 Transitional Steel Helmet, Named And Unit-Attributed Archive maker marked “RZM M 4/72”’

maker marked “RZM M 4/72”’ in extremely fine condition

There is a doctor’s report from November 3rd

with the majority of the backing still intact - marked with the maker logo of “Hermann Schmuck & Cie” on the reverse

single separation between 6 o'clock arm and 4 o'clock eagle wing

surrounded by the inscription "OPERA BALILLA A XI" and engraver marked "MORESSCALCHI

Germany, Heer. An M16 Transitional Steel Helmet, Named And Unit-Attributed Archive maker marked “RZM M 4/72”’(Heer Stahlhelm M16). A well preserved Heer M16 transitional Stahlhelm (Steel Helmet), constructed of a magnetic molybdenum steel shell. The exterior retains the majority of an interwar Second World War period replacement apple green paint. Five rivets are distributed around the outer circumference, three of which accommodate the interior ring and liner, while two lower rivets secure posts for a chinstrap which has been removed in keeping with