Canada, CEF. A 2nd Battalion Helmet, Lieutenant Gilmore, 2nd Battalion CEF consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac much of the work on

much of the work on the cross hand chiseled

Footnote: The 1st Armoured Division was formed in Scotland in 1942

demonstrating minor flecking to the enamels and some loss of gilt finish to the base metal

These original crosses were the ""Brabant"" ball-tipped version

but the mayor sends another letter to the district administrator (Landrat) of Stade stating that he is unable to fill out the requested forms as he doesn’t have them

Canada, CEF. A 2nd Battalion Helmet, Lieutenant Gilmore, 2nd Battalion CEF consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac much of the work onAn excellent example of a First War Helmet, with solid, deep and texturized field period green paint, complete leather and horse hair liner, original chin strap, and importantly, a strong and crisp 2nd Battalion flash on the exterior front; a better officer's helmet will not be found. Acquired with lot number C7613, attributed to Lieutenant Gilmore of the 2nd Battalion. Gilmore's Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal was sold by eMedals in