I just got the Luft M42.

He's an NCO.   I judged by the silver lines on his collar and epaulettes.   If he were commissioned officer, his cap chin strap and collar insignia trim would be silver.

Luftwaffe Sargent, with looks like a flight personnel trade badge,  a DRL sports badge and IC ribbon bar. No not an officer..

Think its a officer but not sure

Wasn’t this helmet just posted by another member? I believe it’s authenticity was decided there.

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It's amazing what kind of finds are still out there at estate & yard sales!

Perhaps it's akin to, in English writing, cursive, as opposed to how younger folks these day "write".  More simple than cursive.   Steve                 

gentleman, may i have your opinion on this recent find. thank you.

Thank you Mr. Bushido & Mr Jerry. Appreciate your input. Think I purchased a Hinamaru based on your input weeks ago  Any Input regarding Katana and/or Japanese swords? I'm thinking about buying one but am concerned about fakes. Understand their are 3 basic types. Seem to hit all price points. Main concern is it is not is post WWII / and not authentic

I think the note means that it was not the more modern, somewhat simplified Kanji.  When I ask exchange student to translate WWII things this is what they call it.  Looks wartime to me as well. Nice piece.