A Luftwaffe Tropical “Hermann Meyer” Type Em's Service Cap GTRexclude when the vessel was attacked

when the vessel was attacked by an enemy plane in the vicinity of Lingayen Gulf

inscribed “Virtuti” (Latin - Virtue)

the 08 Pistol

along with copies of his Medal Rolls confirming his awarding of the Queen's Sudan Medal for the Expedition to Khartoum in 1898

with a maximum firing range of 115

A Luftwaffe Tropical “Hermann Meyer” Type Em's Service Cap GTRexclude when the vessel was attackedThis is a fine example of a Luftwaffe tropical Hermann Meyer type Enlisted Mans service cap, constructed of khaki coloured cotton fabric, consisting of a cap shell, a cardboard reinforced cotton lined visor, and a neck shield. This cap features two breather vents on each side, consisting of open hole metal (magnetic) rivets, to allow for air circulation. The insignia towards the front of the cap consist of a tropical machine embroidered Luftwaffe cap