Germany, Imperial. A Stirnpanzer, Battle-Damaged Example Auction one measuring 239x180mm

one measuring 239x180mm

A second A State Service armband

along with light soiling from active use

Ash joined the Royal Fleet Reserve on June 15

located on the Csepel island outside Budapest

Germany, Imperial. A Stirnpanzer, Battle-Damaged Example Auction one measuring 239x180mm(Stirnpanzer). A rare Stirnpanzer (forehead armour), constructed of magnetic iron with a curvature fitted to the M1916, M1917, and M1918 Stahlhelme, retaining some of its original slate grey paint, flanked on each side by mounting brackets to accommodate an underlying helmets lugs, with additional eyelets for the use of a strap, unmarked, measuring 24 cm (w) x 19 cm (h), demonstrating a large and irregular chip to the upper edge consistent with combat