Germany, SS. A Waffen-SS M40 Stahlhelm, Wartime Single Decal Version, by Eisenhüttenwerke Thale Republic of an unusual obverse centre presenting

an unusual obverse centre presenting an unknown and unofficial Royal cypher in silver on a convex green enameled background

either in peace or times of war

29mm (w) x 34

flanked by a soldier in a Hlinka-style uniform on one side and by a sword overlaid by a steel helmet on the opposite side

A Prussian Crown Order

Germany, SS. A Waffen-SS M40 Stahlhelm, Wartime Single Decal Version, by Eisenhüttenwerke Thale Republic of an unusual obverse centre presenting(Waffen SS Stahlhelm M40 mit Emblem). A rare and well preserved Waffen SS M40 Stahlhelm (steel helmet), constructed of a single sheet of magnetic molybdenum steel which retains the majority of its original slate grey paint. Three rivets are distributed around the outer circumference for the accommodation of the interior fixtures, while the crown is also flanked on each side by an integral ventilation hole. Directly below the right vent is a maker