Germany, Third Reich. A Luftschutz M42 Steel Helmet GTRexclude After three weeks service with

After three weeks service with the 2nd Entrenchment Battalion

marked with the RZM (Reichszeugmeisterei) insignia and maker marked "M1/63" (Steinhauer & Lück

measuring 175 mm (w) x 248 mm (h))

" It begins with an Acknowledgements

the seven Second War awards are un-named as issued

Germany, Third Reich. A Luftschutz M42 Steel Helmet GTRexclude After three weeks service with(Reichsluftschutzbund Stahlhelm M42). A rare and well preserved Luftschutz M42 steel helmet, constructed of a single sheet of magnetic molybdenum steel which retains the majority of its period dark grey blue paint. The shell is flanked by two integral ventilation holes, while three additional rivets are distributed around the outer circumference to secure the internal fixtures in place. The peak retains a period Luftschutz decal, consisting of a pair