Germany, Heer. A Transitional M17 Double Decal Stahlhelm United Republic of surrounded by a broad red

surrounded by a broad red ring of enamels

48 mm stick pin

In silver with pleasing green enamel centre

this cross consists of die-flaws on the ribs of the cross that appear to be forming “little bridges” across the ribs

1943 on and around the island of Guadalcanal in the Pacific theater

Germany, Heer. A Transitional M17 Double Decal Stahlhelm United Republic of surrounded by a broad red(Heer Stahlhelm M17). A well preserved Heer transitional Austrian made M17 Stahlhelm, constructed of a magnetic molybdenum steel shell. The exterior bears an original Third Reich period matte apple green paint. It is flanked on each side by decals, with the right side consisting of a shield bearing a classic Wehrmacht black, white, and red tricolour motif, while the left side features a black shield overlaid by a silver Heer style German national