Czechoslovakia. A Steel Helmet Camouflage Cover Auction A combined Ottoman and Egyptian

A combined Ottoman and Egyptian armada consisting of 78 ships was destroyed by a combined British

piped with twisted alternating silvery and black wires

above whose chinstrap rivet is stamped an Iron Cross followed by “Der Stahlhelm” in Gothic script

Iron Grade

eventually attaining the rank of Lance Corporal (101460) in the Royal Engineers

Czechoslovakia. A Steel Helmet Camouflage Cover Auction A combined Ottoman and EgyptianA rare Czechoslovakian steel helmet cover, constructed of a heavy cotton blend died on both the obverse and reverse in a German Wehrmacht style splinter pattern (Splittertarn) mottle, each side bearing seven integral loops for the insertion of vegetation for optional additional camouflage, the edge featuring an interior channel through which is looped a drawstring for secure attachment to a helmet, with construction indicating possible use on a