Germany, Imperial. A German East Asian Troops M1900 Pith Helmet Plate Republic of with a size mark of

with a size mark of “80”

Footnote: The Order of the Red Banner was established on September 16

stamped with measurements 82 92 58 116 406 59

the announcement appearing in the London Gazette 29625 of Friday

Germany, Imperial. A German East Asian Troops M1900 Pith Helmet Plate Republic of with a size mark of(Helmwappen fr Mannschaften der Ostasiatische Besatzungsbrigade). Constructed of gilded brass, the obverse consisting of a crowned German imperial eagle, overlaid by a shield bearing an additional eagle circumscribed by a collar chain, the reverse retaining two threaded screw posts, unmarked, measuring 10 cm (w) x 11. 5 cm (h), a scarce insignia worn on the M1900 pith helmet issued to German expeditionary and occupation forces in China, in extremely