Germany, Imperial. An Oldenburg Model 1862 Kürassier Helmet Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic with handwritten dates 1942-1945 1954-1967

with handwritten dates 1942-1945 1954-1967 added

while the left side bears a silvered Ordnungspolizei insignia

Distinguished Service Order with bars (silver and enamels

He was placed on duty in London on November 5

the reverse bearing a raised inscription of “KRIEGSVERDIENST 1939” (“WAR MERIT 1939”)

Germany, Imperial. An Oldenburg Model 1862 Kürassier Helmet Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic with handwritten dates 1942-1945 1954-1967(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