Description
before being discharged on September 26th
Between 1897 and 1907
maker marked "MEYER NEW YORK STERLING" very fine
with right-facing bronze gilt eagle standing upon a wreathed swastika with "STL" insignia at the peak
Woodcote Park at Epsom on August 30th
Japan, Imperial. A Pith Helmet, C.1940 GTRexclude before being discharged on SeptemberThis is an extremely well preserved Second War period Japanese pith helmet, constructed of a cork shell with a tan coloured cotton twill exterior liner. The helmet is surrounded by a reinforced brim providing partial protection from the elements. A light brown leather chinstrap is fastened to the inside of the helmet with metal pins at each end, and rests upon the visor with two adjustable metal buckles. A single, five pointed bronze star is pinned to