Germany, Luftwaffe. A Mint Female Staff Assistant Sleeve Insignia visually-hidden the use of individual city

the use of individual city marks was abolished and replaced by the national mark (Reichsmark) of a crescent moon and crown mark (Halbmond und Krone) representing the entire German state

the chin strap with crazing evident and remaining relatively supple considering its age

featuring a unusual cast flat 8 pointed star with heavy and deep hand faceted detailing

The drawstring is constructed of embroidered white string and appears to the original to the helmet

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Mint Female Staff Assistant Sleeve Insignia visually-hidden the use of individual city(Luftwaffe rmelabzeichen fr Stabshelferin). Constructed of dark grey wool, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered golden yellow inscription of STABS HELFERIN (STAFF ASSISTANT), situated above a Luftwaffe eagle and within a border of identical machine embroidery, unmarked, measuring 85 mm (w) x 115 mm (h), in unissued and near mint condition.