Germany, Third Reich. A Luftschutz M42 Steel Helmet GTRexclude marked with the RZM (Reichszeugmeisterei)

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

After three weeks service with the 2nd Entrenchment Battalion

with a grey velvet medal bed

eight with vertical pinbacks

with a copper-coloured finish on the obverse in order to highlight the insignia

Germany, Third Reich. A Luftschutz M42 Steel Helmet GTRexclude marked with the RZM (Reichszeugmeisterei)(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