Germany, Heer. An M42 Stahlhelm, Restored Single-Decal Example, by Emaillierwerke A.G. Auction Archive the first word is possibly

the first word is possibly Irrgarten (maze or labyrinth)

Ali was serving in the 25th Mountain Regiment

very fine condition with folding creases

chipping and/or repair evident in the white enamels on four of the star points

Germany, Heer. An M42 Stahlhelm, Restored Single-Decal Example, by Emaillierwerke A.G. Auction Archive the first word is possibly(Heer Stahlhelm M42). A well preserved Heer M42 Stahlhelm (steel helmet), constructed of a single sheet of magnetic molybdenum steel which retains the vast majority of its factory original apple green paint. Three rivets are distributed around the outer circumference of the shell for the accommodation of the interior fixtures, while the crown is flanked on each side by an integral ventilation hole. Situated below the left side ventilation hole is a