Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class United Republic of making this a signature M42

making this a signature M42 type helmet

with his instructors recommending him for training as a Pilot

depicted in uniform and wearing the 1914 Iron Cross II Class

three die-holes for uniform attachment

Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class United Republic of making this a signature M42(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 II. Klasse). Reinstituted 1 September 1939. (1939 1945 issue). Constructed of iron and silver, consisting of a Cross Patte with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver frame, the obverse with a central mobile swastika, the six oclock arm with a reinstitution date of 1939, the reverse six oclock arm with an initial institution date of 1813, unmarked, measuring 44. 62 mm (w) x 44. 76 mm (h), weighing 19. 8 grams