Germany, Luftwaffe. An M42 Stahlhelm, Field-Modified for the Mediterranean Theatre Auction " and date coded January

" and date coded January 25

measuring 11 mm (w) x 14 mm (h) with a 44 mm-long needle

IV Model (1878 +)

SKF Hellas was first established in Greece in 1925

Footnote: Edward Stanley Wells was born in London

Germany, Luftwaffe. An M42 Stahlhelm, Field-Modified for the Mediterranean Theatre Auction " and date coded January(Luftwaffe Stahlhelm M42). An interesting and well preserved Luftwaffe M42 Stahlhelm (steel helmet), constructed of a single sheet of magnetic molybdenum steel which retains a layer of factory original slate grey paint topped by a layer of field applied olive drab lacquer paint. Three rivets are distributed around the outer circumference for the accommodation of the interior fixtures, while the shell is also flanked by integral ventilation holes. A