Germany, Third Reich. A Luftschutz Gladiator Helmet, Three-Piece Version, by Paul Diener United Republic of "for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity

"for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy" while serving with the 9th Infantry Division during the Second World War

the obverse bearing a divisional insignia consisting of a machine-embroidered silver-grey Cross Pattée with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece

while others cite 1855

A Horse Driver’s badge constructed of bronze

Germany, Third Reich. A Luftschutz Gladiator Helmet, Three-Piece Version, by Paul Diener United Republic of "for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity(Luftschutz Stahlhelm). A well preserved Luftschutz Stahlhelm (steel helmet), constructed of multiple panels of magnetic molybdenum steel and retaining the vast majority of its original dark slate grey paint. Three rivets are distributed around the outer circumference for the accommodation of the interior fixtures, while the crown is flanked on each side by dual sets of ventilation holes consisting of seven eyelets each. The peak retains a mostly