Germany, Heer. A Tropical Pith Helmet, Ii Pattern, By J. Hückel’s Söhne GTRexclude a 1937 Bratislava National Fire

a 1937 Bratislava National Fire Brigade Medal

Footnote: John McKinnon was born on November 16

The medal may be awarded to any member of the United States military (including Reserve and National Guard members) who distinguishes himself or herself by meritorious participation in specified military acts or operations of a humanitarian nature

Savoia-Marchetti became famous for its flying boats and seaplanes

Germany, Heer. A Tropical Pith Helmet, Ii Pattern, By J. Hückel’s Söhne GTRexclude a 1937 Bratislava National Fire(Heer Tropenhelm). A very well preserved second pattern Heer tropical pith helmet, constructed of a pressed cork shell fully lined on the exterior with an olive drab felt liner. It features a central canister topped on the crown by a ventilation shaft hidden by an olive drab felt lined dome. The canister is flanked on each side by aluminum shield insignia. Each measuring 38 mm (w) x 45 mm (h), the right side features a raised and silvered Heer style