Prussia, Kingdom. An M1897 Kürassier Metal Helmet, Iii Squadron Of Regiment No. 7 Hold marked “Westwolt 39-40” on the

marked “Westwolt 39-40” on the forhead

if having been conferred the second-class "Independence Order

fracturing the crest of his ilium (pelvis) on July 12

better than very fine condition with several tears and two punched holes

The wound was suffered in later December 1943

Prussia, Kingdom. An M1897 Kürassier Metal Helmet, Iii Squadron Of Regiment No. 7 Hold marked “Westwolt 39-40” on the(Metalhelme). A Krassier (Heavy Cavalry) metal helmet made of nickel steel, with a rounded front peak and a three piece lobster neck guard, edged in gilt trim, featuring a tall spike constructed of white metal mounted onto a gilt neck and oval base, the base features four gilded dome heads, the front of the helmet features a gilt Prussian Line eagle, the convex chinscales are brass and secured to the helmet by M1891 posts, fitting over both National