Germany, Imperial. A Stirnpanzer, Battle-Damaged Example Hold The medal was awarded over

The medal was awarded over 15

1 Military District in London

Two pieces of black cotton sewn back-to-back

significant oxidation and loss of finish evident to the decoration

including both maker marked and unmarked examples

Germany, Imperial. A Stirnpanzer, Battle-Damaged Example Hold The medal was awarded over(Stirnpanzer). A rare Stirnpanzer (forehead armour), constructed of magnetic iron with a curvature fitted to the M1916, M1917, and M1918 Stahlhelme, retaining some of its original slate grey paint, flanked on each side by mounting brackets to accommodate an underlying helmets lugs, with additional eyelets for the use of a strap, unmarked, measuring 24 cm (w) x 19 cm (h), demonstrating a large and irregular chip to the upper edge consistent with combat