Austria-Hungary, Empire. An Austro-Hungarian M17 Stahlhelm certificate_of_authenticity on a white background

on a white background

dated to Berlin in 1938

distinction

This is a very fine quality manufacture 1936 Frankfurt 3rd Reichsnährstand Ausstellung award badge for “Tabak” (Tobacco)

8 mm (w) x 39 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally-pierced ball suspension

Austria-Hungary, Empire. An Austro-Hungarian M17 Stahlhelm certificate_of_authenticity on a white background(sterreichischer Stahlhelm M17). A very well preserved Austro Hungarian M17 Stahlhelm (steel helmet), constructed of magnetic sheet metal and retaining most of its original Isonzo braun paint. The helmet is flanked on each side by protruding integral ventilation shafts, while five rivets are distributed across the exterior circumference, securing the interior features in place. The edge of the shell is crimped, providing a smooth edge. Directly