A Slovakian Red Cross Five Years’ Exemplary Service Badge; Silver Grade Hold the M1917 helmet had a

the M1917 helmet had a heavier sandpaper texture than the British Mark I

He began the conflict as a young Second Lieutenant

July 1943 – 17

retaining over 90% of original gilding

A Slovakian Red Cross Five Years’ Exemplary Service Badge; Silver Grade Hold the M1917 helmet had aTwo piece construction; silvered bronze and enamels; horizontal pinback; marked Slovensky Cerveny Kruz (Slovakian Red Cross) and Po Patrocnej Vzornej Sluzbe (After Five Years Exemplary Service) and numbered 1450 on reverse; measuring 33 mm in diameter; patina on eagle with some minor wear and patina on the wreath of the badge; overall near extremely fine condition.