Germany, Luftwaffe. An M40 Stahlhelm, Allied Retrieval from France, by F.W. Quist certificate_of_authenticity the reverse presents the inscription

the reverse presents the inscription DEM VERDIENSTE surrounded by a wreath with the inscription PER ASPERA AD ASTRA

presents an imperial crown

N" on the obverse of the blade

with award document (dated 24

the insignia surmounted by a Tudor crown

Germany, Luftwaffe. An M40 Stahlhelm, Allied Retrieval from France, by F.W. Quist certificate_of_authenticity the reverse presents the inscription(Luftwaffe Stahlhelm M40). An interesting Luftwaffe M40 Stahlhelm (steel helmet), constructed of a single sheet of magnetic molybdenum steel mottled green exterior paint scheme. Three rivets are distributed around the outer circumference, while the shell is also flanked by dual integral ventilation holes. Directly below the left vent is the clearly visible outline of an original Luftwaffe decal measuring 65 mm (w) x 35 mm (h). Notable, the back right