a recipient of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords and the Pour le Mérite
The helmet is crafted out of a single sheet of molybdenum steel (magnetic) with original dark green paint on the interior and exterior of the helmet
(Ehrenzeichen des Deutschen Rotes Kreuz)
he is recognised as the first ever pilot officer to receive the Oak Leaves to his Knight’s Cross
An absolutely mint and unissued example of a “Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2
Canada, Cef. A 1St Mounted Rifle Battalion Insignia, By Tiptaft Archive a recipient of the IronCap Badge (in bronze gilt, maker marked "TIPTAFT, B'HAM" on the reverse, measuring 51. 5 mm (w) x 44. 2 mm (h), both lugs and pin intact); Collar Badge Pair (in bronze gilt, maker marked "TIPTAFT, B'HAM" on their reverses, measuring 32. 5 mm (w) x 28 mm (h) each, intact lugs and pin on both, gilt wear evident on one): and Shoulder Titles, Left and Right Facing Pair (in bronze, maker marked "TIPTAFT, B'HAM" with a series of "X's" throughout the marking