Germany, Heer. A Tropical Pith Helmet, First Pattern, by B.K. Archive its status was revised to

its status was revised to prevent the medal from being given for years of service (a practice that was rampant in the USSR) rather than actual bravery during a battle

British War Medal (2508 PTE

Marksman’s Lanyard – January 1939-February 1941 - Grade three- First pattern

49 mm x 68 mm

(Hakenkreuz Anhänger in Gold)

Germany, Heer. A Tropical Pith Helmet, First Pattern, by B.K. Archive its status was revised to(Heer Tropenhelm, 1. Form). A first pattern Heer tropical pith helmet, constructed of pressed cork shell with a multi piece khaki tan cotton twill exterior liner. It features a central canister topped on the crown by a ventilation shaft hidden by a dome lined in identical cotton twill. The left side of the canister is pinned with an aluminum insignia consisting of a black shield bearing a raised Heer style German national eagle, measuring 35 mm (w) x