Germany, Imperial. A Schutztruppe Askari Soldier’s Fez Insignia Auction Archive Measuring 213 mm (w) x

Measuring 213 mm (w) x 150 mm (h)

the Canadians were later involved in ground operations to strengthen the bridgehead and support the advance of Allied troops towards the Seine River

green and blue enamelled crown

at the age of 57 and is buried at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis

Germany, Imperial. A Schutztruppe Askari Soldier’s Fez Insignia Auction Archive Measuring 213 mm (w) x(Schutztruppe Mtzenabzeichen). Constructed of non magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of a German nationale agle overlaid by a national emblem, topped by a German State Crown, the reverse with a base plate featuring a barrel hinge and horizontal pinback meeting a flattened catch, unmarked, measuring 64 mm (w) x 44 mm (h), the reverse with soldering indicative of possible period repair to the pinback, in near extremely fine condition.