A First Model Wehrmacht Pith Helmet 1942 GTRexclude while his mother was forwarded

while his mother was forwarded his Memorial Cross on the 23rd

with assorted faded and crossed out markings in the vicinity and a strap at the collar for hanging the tunic on a hook

During World War II he served as a Temporary Major in the Royal Artillery and after being relieved from active duty due to age he joined the 7th Wilts Home Guard as a Trooper and served with them for the remainder of the war

Three Third Reich Awards - All in bronze

generally very fine or better

A First Model Wehrmacht Pith Helmet 1942 GTRexclude while his mother was forwardedA First Model Wehrmacht Pith Helmet 1942 Marked RF, dated 1941, size 57, solid construction with green felt exterior, red felt interior, and leather sweat band exhibiting minor soiling and wear. Dark leather band on rim is complete. Matching leather chin stap, period use with only minimal cracking. Both interior and exterior show no mothing, overall better than very fine.