Italy, Kingdom. An M33 Steel Helmet, Owner-Attributed, with Net Auction Klasse mit Schwerter)

Klasse mit Schwerter)

5 mm (w) x 55 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and wings suspension

The M1871 knife bayonet measures 627 mm in length with the scabbard on

is the only one known to exist

the reverse bearing a raised and exceptionally detailed depiction of two warriors advancing with swords and shields at the ready

Italy, Kingdom. An M33 Steel Helmet, Owner-Attributed, with Net Auction Klasse mit Schwerter)A very well preserved Italian M33 helmet, constructed of a magnetic molybdenum steel shell which retains much of its original wartime dark green paint. Three rivets are distributed around the outer circumference, securing the interior fixtures in place, with hollow channels to provide ventilation. Wrapped around the helmet is an original slate grey cotton net, providing camouflage and facilitating the addition of vegetation to blend into surroundings