Slovakia, First Republic. A Slovak Army M32/34 Steel Helmet, by C.A. Scholtz United Republic of the reverse with an inscription

the reverse with an inscription of Latin “SIGNUM MEMORIAE” (Translation: In Memory) and dates “1848-1898” in Roman numerals measuring 34

the reverse inscribed “Viruti” (Latin - Virtue)

the catch has been crudely replaced and the pinback shows evidence of refurbishment

a Spanish-made example widely procured by Blue Division veterans in extremely fine condition

the tunic measuring 460 mm across the shoulders and 610 mm in length overall

Slovakia, First Republic. A Slovak Army M32/34 Steel Helmet, by C.A. Scholtz United Republic of the reverse with an inscriptionA well preserved Second World War Slovak Army M32 34 steel helmet, constructed of a flared magnetic steel shell. The exterior features seven protruding magnetic metal rivets securing in place the interior features. A painted black band fully surrounds the lower exterior, which is also flanked on each side by hand painted white Slovak Crosses. The interior features a five piece brown leather liner, all secured in place with the exterior rivets. Each