Germany, Luftaffe. A Tropical Helmet, Rare Olive-Drab Version with Goggles, by ORL certificate_of_authenticity with the Legion of Merit

with the Legion of Merit award for outstanding service covering the term of his duties as Assistant Commandant

stamped “800” for silver

Newfoundland was still a separate British colony which did not enter Canadian Confederation until 1949

Each sleeve has a vertical slit fastening closed with two black bakelite buttons for an adjustable fit

29 mm (w) x 34 mm (h)

Germany, Luftaffe. A Tropical Helmet, Rare Olive-Drab Version with Goggles, by ORL certificate_of_authenticity with the Legion of Merit(Luftwaffe Tropenhelm). A very well preserved Luftwaffe Tropenhelm (tropical helmet), constructed of a rigid cork frame. The exterior is fully lined in a multi panel, olive drab, cotton blended exterior liner. The canister is topped by a dome, similarly lined in identical material, with three openings to facilitate ventilation. Pinned to the right side of the canister is a aluminum insignia consisting of a shield executed in a red, white (substituted