Germany, Ordnungspolizei. An M40 Stahlhelm, Double Decal and Owner-Attributed Example, by F.W. Quist Hold 764 in 1905

764 in 1905

A formal letter to his wife (Darinka Wanner)

large heavily embossed Aztec eagle on the lid

the obverse featuring a black and red triangular wool base

Germany, Ordnungspolizei. An M40 Stahlhelm, Double Decal and Owner-Attributed Example, by F.W. Quist Hold 764 in 1905(Ordnungspolizei Stahlhelm M40). A well preserved Ordnungspolizei M40 Stahlhelm, constructed of a magnetic molybdenum steel shell which retains much of its original dark field grey paint. Three rivets are distributed around the outer circumference, while the helmet is additionally flanked by two integral ventilation holes. Decals are situated directly beneath the former, each measuring 35 mm x 40 mm (h). The right side decal consists of a red shield