Germany, Heer. A Tropical Helmet, Second Pattern, Unknown Maker Variant consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the dagger measuring 310 mm

the dagger measuring 310 mm in length

along with the word “Service” in capital letters at the base

a struggle of far greater military and historical consequence than Balaclava yet one which has received far less attention

street views of bombed cities

illustrating Saint George facing right with flowing red cloak

Germany, Heer. A Tropical Helmet, Second Pattern, Unknown Maker Variant consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the dagger measuring 310 mm(Heer Tropenhelm 2. Form). A second pattern Heer tropical pith helmet, constructed of a pressed cork shell. The exterior is fully lined in a smooth and seamless olive drab felt, with a strap of dark olive drab felt fully circumscribing the base of the canister. The crown is topped by a felt lined dome which covers an integral ventilation shaft. Insignia flank the canister, with the left side featuring a silvered and blackened zink shield overlaid by a