Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A M42 Steel Helmet, By Eisenhüttenwerk Thale certificate_of_authenticity 1851 to January 15

1851 to January 15

with a separate roundel

eventually surrendering to the Partisans on 10 May 1945 near Brežice in modern-day Slovenia

22 Squadron

five German ribbon bars

Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A M42 Steel Helmet, By Eisenhüttenwerk Thale certificate_of_authenticity 1851 to January 15(Ordnungspolizei Stahlhelm). This is a very well preserved Ordnungspolizei M42 steel helmet, constructed of a black painted magnetic metal shell. The helmet is flanked on each side by an integrated ventilation hole, while three rivets are evenly distributed around the circumference of the helmet, securing the interior features in place. It is also flanked on each side by decals. The right decal consists of a red shield overlaid by a white disc, in