Canada, CEF. A 2nd Battalion Helmet, Lieutenant Gilmore, 2nd Battalion CEF visually-hidden This is a textbook example

This is a textbook example of a very well preserved third reich period German 1st Class “Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter” with its original case of issue by Wilhelm Deumer of Lüdenscheid

formerly securing in place a chinstrap which has since been lost to time

measuring 130mm (w)

As stated on the dust jacket: "A milestone publication

worn on a period full length neck ribbon

Canada, CEF. A 2nd Battalion Helmet, Lieutenant Gilmore, 2nd Battalion CEF visually-hidden This is a textbook exampleAn excellent example of a First War Helmet, with solid, deep and texturized field period green paint, complete leather and horse hair liner, original chin strap, and importantly, a strong and crisp 2nd Battalion flash on the exterior front; a better officer's helmet will not be found. Acquired with lot number C7613, attributed to Lieutenant Gilmore of the 2nd Battalion. Gilmore's Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal was sold by eMedals in