Germany, Imperial. An Oldenburg Model 1862 Kürassier Helmet Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic measuring 290 mm in length)

measuring 290 mm in length)

with handwritten dates 1942-1945 1954-1967 added

Distinguished Service Order with bars (silver and enamels

Instituted on December 5

Germany, Imperial. An Oldenburg Model 1862 Kürassier Helmet Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic measuring 290 mm in length)(Oldenburg M1862 Krassier Metalhelm). A well preserved Oldenburg Model 1862 Krassier Metalhelm (metal helmet), constructed of a silvered tombak shell. The crown is topped by a gilded brass oval plate, fixed in position with three of four domed rivets, which culminates in a protruding spike of identical construction. An integral ridge set into the shell extends from the back of the plate and reaches the lower rear edge of the helmet, where the helmet