Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 for Combatants, on Parade Mount, by Heinrich Kissing Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic The helmet measures approximately 21

The helmet measures approximately 21 cm (w) x 26 cm (l) x 16 cm (h) (inclusive of visor and comb)

named to Grunert as a Leutnant of II

the obverse exterior bearing a black inscription of “VERWUNDETEN-ABZEICHEN SCHWARZ”

reverse catch missing

extremely fine condition with some fraying and creases

Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 for Combatants, on Parade Mount, by Heinrich Kissing Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic The helmet measures approximately 21(Ehrenkreuz des Weltkrieges 1914 1918 fr Kmpfer an Einzelschnalle). Constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon affixed to a single mount with a horizontal pinback, consisting of a Cross Patte with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the obverse bearing central wreathed dates 1914 1918, the reverse maker marked with the logo of Heinrich Kissing, Menden, measuring 37. 22 mm (w) x 42. 02 mm (h),