Prussia, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown, Ii Class Cross With Swords, C.1917 Auction Archive making this a signature M40

making this a signature M40 helmet

and a Eastern Winter Campaign Medal

including: a 1939 Iron Cross Second Class

the maker mark in silver ink with some of the type visible but most of it has faded with time and wear

Prussia, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown, Ii Class Cross With Swords, C.1917 Auction Archive making this a signature M40(Knigliche Kronen Orden, II. Klasse Kreuz mit Schwertern am Ring). Instituted 18 October 1861 by Kaiser Wilhelm I. (1867 1918 issue). Constructed of gilded silver with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte with white enameled arms outlined with gilt, the obverse with a central gilt crown medallion, within a blue enameled ring bearing a gilt inscription of GOTT MIT UNS (GOD IS WITH US) with arabesques, the reverse with a central raised