Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Pith Helmet Eagle Newly Listed Private Smith's comrade

Private Smith's comrade

with intricate silver gilt rope surround presenting the motto of Royal House of Italy in light blue enamels FERT (Foedere et Religione Tenemur) (Latin: ""We are bound by treaty and by religion"")

Commander by A

the 23rd Battalion was re-designated the 23rd Reserve Battalion

demonstrating extensive material fatigue and soiling

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Pith Helmet Eagle Newly Listed Private Smith's comrade(Kriegsmarine Mtzenadler fr die Tropenhelm). Constructed of gilded tombak, the obverse consisting of an elongated Kriegsmarine eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse retaining an attachment prong, unmarked, measuring 115 mm (w) x 52 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.