Germany, Heer. An M42 Stahlhelm, by Sächsische Emaillier und Stanzwerke A.G.

 (Heer Stahlhelm M42). A Heer M42 Stahlhelm, constructed of a single sheet of magnetic molybdenum steel which retains much of its original apple-green paint. Three rivets are distributed around the outer circumference for the accommodation of the interior fixtures, while the crown is also flanked by dual ventilation holes. A flaring skirt culminates in an uncrimped rim in classic M4 style. The interior retains a zink ring, held in position by the shell rivets, which accommodates a brown leather liner featuring eight fingers, each perforated with five ventilation holes and topped by an additional eyelet for the accommodation of a drawstring which has been lost to time. Two magnetic metal loops emulate from the sides of the ring and retain a partially-intact black leather chinstrap. Stamped onto the reverse of the skirt is a maker’s code of “HKP” indicating manufacture by Sächsische Emaillier und Stanzwerke A.G., Lauter, with a shell size of “64” and a heat roll code of “3737”. Handwritten owner initials of “P.B.” are also visible on the liner. It measures approximately 24.5 cm (w) x 29 cm (l) x 14.5 cm (h). The Stahlhelm demonstrates issues consistent with age and field wear, include minor loss of paint and surface oxidation throughout the shell, the loosening of some of the rivets, and moderate material fatigue to the leather elements which includes the severance of the tip of the chinstrap. This untouched and late-war example remains in a very fine condition.