Germany, SS. A Rare Waffen-SS M40 Steel Helmet, Single Decal and Owner-Attributed Example, by Eisenhüttenwerke Thale Province of China circumscribed by an inscription of

circumscribed by an inscription of “FÜR HERVORRAGENDE VERDIENST - NATIONALE VOLKSARMEE” (“FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE - NATIONAL PEOPLE’S ARMY”)

with slight chipping of enamels on reverse

A Second War German Paratrooper’s Silver Ring - in solid silver (marked 800 on the outside of the shank

with Chinese characters stating the award was issued by the Government of Yunnan Province under the order of Long Yun (1927-1945)

the son of George Smallman

Germany, SS. A Rare Waffen-SS M40 Steel Helmet, Single Decal and Owner-Attributed Example, by Eisenhüttenwerke Thale Province of China circumscribed by an inscription of(Waffen SS Stahlhelm M40). A rare and well preserved Waffen SS M40 steel helmet, constructed of a magnetic molybdenum steel shell which retains the majority of its original dark grey paint. The shell is flanked on each side by an integral ventilation hole, while three rivets are distributed around the outer circumference to firmly hold the interior fixtures in place. Situated just below the right ventilation hole is a partially intact decal consisting