Germany, Heer. A Cholm Shield, Long M Variant Province of China The helmet measures 260 mm

The helmet measures 260 mm (w) x 340 mm (h) inclusive of its chin strap

demonstrating sporadic loss of finish with consequent oxidation

Vittoria and others

Joseph McLaren was wounded in the field on the 8th of May 1915 - likely at the Battle of Frezenberg

sewn to the cap in a triangular fashion

Germany, Heer. A Cholm Shield, Long M Variant Province of China The helmet measures 260 mm(Cholmschild). Constructed of silver plated magnetic iron, the obverse consisting of a shield bearing a raised Heer style German national eagle clutching an Iron Cross defaced by a mobile swastika, situated above an inscription of CHOLM 1942, affixed with all three reverse attachment prongs to a magnetic metal backplate with a field grey wool liner and partially intact paper backer, the former indicating Heer issue, unmarked, the shield measuring 40.