South Africa, Union. A South African Police Helmet Plate, c.1926–1931 Auction Archive Heavy Cruiser “Prinz Eugen” crew

Heavy Cruiser “Prinz Eugen” crew

surmounted by an exploding bomb

He did not leave the lines

the boards are secured in place with machine stitching integrated into the sleeve’s seam at the outer edge

a Bavarian Red Cross 60th jubilee badge

South Africa, Union. A South African Police Helmet Plate, c.1926–1931 Auction Archive Heavy Cruiser “Prinz Eugen” crew(South African Police Helmet Plate) a die stamped brass helmet plate constructed in the form of a wreath of laurel leaves surmounted by the Imperial Crown, the centre bearing a circular medallion with the arms of the Union of South Africa surrounded by a circlet inscribed SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE, the reverse retaining its original attachment lugs for mounting to a colonial police helmet, measuring 82. 4 mm (h) x 100. 5 mm (w), displaying light surface