Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Pith Helmet Eagle Newly Listed 1957-1968 (in red

1957-1968 (in red

" Although it is generally acknowledged that Ainslie carried the Regimental Colour into battle that day

with the initials "RI" (Repubblica Italiana) replacing the crossed swords under "1855" from the original "Savoy" version

Private Smith's comrade

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

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Pith Helmet Eagle Newly Listed 1957-1968 (in red(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.