Germany, Heer. An M40 Stahlhelm, Named Example by Sächsische Emaillier- und Stanzwerk Hold A Three Piece Medal Bar

A Three Piece Medal Bar to A

marked  L/13 on reverse (P

Klasse) Instituted 1849 by Franz Joseph I

on a loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with a collector's tag attached to the reverse

Germany, Heer. An M40 Stahlhelm, Named Example by Sächsische Emaillier- und Stanzwerk Hold A Three Piece Medal Bar(Heer Stahlhelm M40). A Heer M40 Stahlhelm, constructed of a magnetic molybdenum steel shell. The exterior retains visible remnants of its original apple green paint, overlaid by irregular patches of light green and white paint added post manufacture, in a possible attempt by the owner to facilitate camouflage in evolving battlefield conditions. It is flanked on each side by an integral ventilation hole, while three rivets are distributed around the