Germany, Third Reich. A Luftschutz M42 Steel Helmet Archive Hörster of Solingen

Hörster of Solingen

serving in No

Member’s 5th Class Breast Badge (MVO)

marked 30 on reverse (for Hauptmnzamt

circumscribed by an inscription of “KREISSIEGER 1939”

Germany, Third Reich. A Luftschutz M42 Steel Helmet Archive Hörster of Solingen(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