Size 66 Original Ww2 German Helmet M42 Stahlhelm Wehrmacht Army Battleground

German combat helmet - Stahlhelm M42 type. The helmet cleaned a little with acid and sprayed with a little of silicon for conservation. Metal very strong, has a bullet / shrapnel wound Found on the battlegrounds of Estonia, Sorve, Saarema island. Battle of the Sõrve Peninsula(october -november 1944) , which took place during the Moonsund Operation in the autumn of 1944.

This battle was part of the larger Soviet Baltic Offensive aimed at expelling German forces from Estonia and the Baltic islands. The helmet may have belonged to a soldier from one of the following units, which were active in Saaremaa and Sõrve during this period. A major component of the German defense on Saaremaa, tasked with holding key positions during the Soviet assault. Initially deployed in defensive roles, some elements may have been present in Sõrve as part of rear-guard actions.

Played a defensive role in the Baltic region, including Saaremaa and its surrounding areas. Elements of the 11th Infantry Division. Retreating units from mainland Estonia may have been incorporated into the defense of Sõrve.

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