Germany, Luftwaffe. An M42 Stahlhelm, Field-Modified for the Mediterranean Theatre certificate_of_authenticity and number stamped “1183” stamped

and number stamped “1183” stamped below

consisting of a circular oak wreath with a central Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika

There are a variety of photographs including group photos

badge reverses embossed

the spine perforated with four holes reinforced with magnetic metal grommets through which is looped a period original drawstring to maintain the album’s structural integrity

Germany, Luftwaffe. An M42 Stahlhelm, Field-Modified for the Mediterranean Theatre certificate_of_authenticity and number stamped “1183” stamped(Luftwaffe Stahlhelm M42). An interesting and well preserved Luftwaffe M42 Stahlhelm (steel helmet), constructed of a single sheet of magnetic molybdenum steel which retains a layer of factory original slate grey paint topped by a layer of field applied olive drab lacquer paint. Three rivets are distributed around the outer circumference for the accommodation of the interior fixtures, while the shell is also flanked by integral ventilation holes. A