WWII German Army Model 1935 Combat Helmet Bill Shea's Books These awards sit on a

These awards sit on a metal plate

early award document for the Fallschirmschützenabzeichen (Paratrooper Badge) dated 12 November 1940

It is a neat item still and the veteran wrote his initials on this as well

The portrait shows Göring in his light blue waffenrock with cape and baton

WWII German Army Model 1935 Combat Helmet Bill Shea's Books These awards sit on aWWII German Army Model 1935 Combat Helmet This was formerly a double decal parade helmet. You can clearly see where the decals once resided. The green finish is worn with some discoloration. There is a band around the circumference, assumably for camouflaging reasons. The dark brown leather liner has some discoloration and wear but is not damaged. There is a replacement drawstring to go along with a reinforced aluminum liner band that is maker marked,