Czechoslovakia, First Republic. A German-Manufactured Czechoslovak M31 Steel Helmet certificate_of_authenticity Messingschlager was first mustered by

Messingschlager was first mustered by the Wehrmacht in 1937

Major General Fritz Neidholdt (1887–1947)

vied with one another in noble deeds

England on December 11

Footnote: Cross served with 32 Squadron

Czechoslovakia, First Republic. A German-Manufactured Czechoslovak M31 Steel Helmet certificate_of_authenticity Messingschlager was first mustered byA unique and well preserved German manufactured Czechoslovak M31 steel helmet, constructed of a magnetic molybdenum steel and retaining most of an original olive drab painted finish. Dual sets of seven ventilation holes are drilled into the helmet at each side. Four additional magnetic metal rivets are fastened evenly across the circumference to secure in place the interior features. Painted onto the peak of the helmet is a mostly intact Czechoslovak