Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A M42 Steel Helmet, By Eisenhüttenwerk Thale Archive silvering evident on the reverse

silvering evident on the reverse from previous mounting

1858 at the age of 56

reverse with depiction of Novgorod Kremlin surrounded by a chain wreath

The cap measures approximately 198 mm (w) x 250 mm (l) x 125 mm (h)

The awards ceremony took place each year on May 1st until 1989

Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A M42 Steel Helmet, By Eisenhüttenwerk Thale Archive silvering evident on the reverse(Ordnungspolizei Stahlhelm). This is a very well preserved Ordnungspolizei M42 steel helmet, constructed of a black painted magnetic metal shell. The helmet is flanked on each side by an integrated ventilation hole, while three rivets are evenly distributed around the circumference of the helmet, securing the interior features in place. It is also flanked on each side by decals. The right decal consists of a red shield overlaid by a white disc, in