The underside of the skirt is stamped “DN 193” (indicating German manufacture)
Footnote: The Political Prisoner's Cross 1940-1945 was a Belgian war medal established by royal decree of the Regent on November 13
VIII - Canadian Infantry Formations 1939 to 1945
the wood with a large laterally drilled hole
1866-70" by John Thyen
Canada, Dominion. A Pair of Headgear Insignia Republic of The underside of the skirt1. Canada General Service Pith Helmet Badges, in die stamped bronze, reverse with slider and maker marked J. W. TIPTAFT & SONS, BIRMINGHAM, 58. 9 mm (h) x 52. 6 mm (w), worn, very fine. 2. 1920 57th Regiment Peterborough helmet plate, in die stamped bronze gilt, measuring 102 mm (h) x 94 mm (w), 2 lugs, very fine.