Prussia, State. A Heer (Army) Em’s Pickelhaube, C.1915 Hold in defence against the Japanese

in defence against the Japanese advance from Bulolo

United Nations Korea Medal

volunteered to be lowered on a rope down the sixty odd feet of perpendicular cliff face to get to him

Machine embroidered in silvery threads on moss-green wool backing

scattered green oxidation evident on the handle

Prussia, State. A Heer (Army) Em’s Pickelhaube, C.1915 Hold in defence against the Japanese(Heer Pickelhaube). This is a well preserved First War period German Army EMs Pickelhaube, constructed of a reinforced blackened leather shell with magnetic metal reinforcements and embellishments. The helmet features downward sloping leather flaps at the front and rear, providing a partial visor and neck protector. The front of the helmet bears a magnetic metal stylized Prussian eagle clutching an imperial sceptre and orb, inlaid with a ribbon