Germany, Wehrmacht. A Crimean Campaign Commemorative Ring Auction Archive making this a signature M40

making this a signature M40 style helmet

with an additional reinforced horizontal cutout for the threading-through of the accompanying dagger hanger that is sewn to the interior of the armpit

with handwritten inscriptions on both the obverse and reverse

502884 Sapper Smaill was thirteen months in France with the Canadian Overseas Railway Construction Corps

An NSDAP Long Service Award for 15 Years Service

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Crimean Campaign Commemorative Ring Auction Archive making this a signature M40(Fingerring). Constructed of a silver alloy, the exterior featuring a central rectangular plaque bearing a hand etched map of Crimea, flanked by initials HH, unmarked, corresponding to a size 11, weighing 13. 6 grams, demonstrating softening of features consistent with wear, in very fine condition.