Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A Mint M40 Stahlhelm, Double Decal Version, by Eisenhüttenwerke Thale certificate_of_authenticity set within a ribbed ring

set within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of “GOTT MIT UNS” (“GOD IS WITH US”) and oak leaf branches

former soldier of the 1st Class of Artillery

but the exterior damaged

flanked by a trophy-of-arms on either side

measures 82

Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A Mint M40 Stahlhelm, Double Decal Version, by Eisenhüttenwerke Thale certificate_of_authenticity set within a ribbed ring(Ordnungspolizei Stahlhelm M40). An exceptionally well preserved Ordnungspolizei M40 Stahlhelm (steel helmet), constructed of a single sheet of magnetic molybdenum steel which retains virtually all of its original textured police green paint scheme. Three rivets are distributed around the circumference of the shell for the accommodation of the interior fixtures, while the shell is also flanked by dual integral ventilation holes. Decals are situated