Germany. A Tropical Pith Helmet Tri-Colour Cockade Insignia United Republic of Footnote: The Young German Order

Footnote: The Young German Order (Jungdeutscher Orden) was a youth element of the Stahlhelm

first model with solid eye loop

He is still shown with the latter rank in 1966 in the Navy List but had not earned the MBE decoration as of yet

Second Class Cross with Swords (Military)

Staff Sergeant Stephen F

Germany. A Tropical Pith Helmet Tri-Colour Cockade Insignia United Republic of Footnote: The Young German OrderA single Tropical Pith Helmet Tri Colour Cockade; constructed of lacquered bronze; with all prongs intact; maker marked S&S for Schwerin & Sohn, Berlin on the reverse; measuring 36. 42 mm (w) x 42. 47 mm (h); worn, but in overall near very fine condition.