Canada, Cef. A 1St Mounted Rifle Battalion Insignia, By Tiptaft Archive The helmet is crafted out

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

An absolutely mint and unissued example of a “Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2

Both post 1945 Republican issue

and probably Hitler’s personal hatred towards him

he is recognised as the first ever pilot officer to receive the Oak Leaves to his Knight’s Cross

Canada, Cef. A 1St Mounted Rifle Battalion Insignia, By Tiptaft Archive The helmet is crafted outCap 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