India, Persia. An 18th Century Top (Kulah Khuds) Helmet Province of China A 1923 Annexation of Klaipeda

A 1923 Annexation of Klaipeda Medal - Medal in bronze

engraving removed on reverse

including a set of Obergefreiter shoulder boards

on original green ribbon with pinback

issued at headquarters on 6 January 1945

India, Persia. An 18th Century Top (Kulah Khuds) Helmet Province of China A 1923 Annexation of KlaipedaA helmet and decorative head piece in steel, the skull featuring a dome point with a socket for a spike or plume, movable nasal bar displaying a leaf shaped pattern, two partial plume holders, and multiple small holes around the band for the aventail (hanging skirt of chainmail). The skull presents hand chiseled floral and creeper designs in medium relief with golden koftgari. Measuring 200 mm in diameter at the base and roughly 140 mm in height.