Germany, Imperial. A German East Asian Troops M1900 Pith Helmet Plate Republic of stamped with measurements 82 92

stamped with measurements 82 92 58 116 406 59

suspended from an enamelled ribbon but missing its stickpin

with a silvered frame

1919 at Halifax

and situated within an arabesque border

Germany, Imperial. A German East Asian Troops M1900 Pith Helmet Plate Republic of stamped with measurements 82 92(Helmwappen fr Mannschaften der Ostasiatische Besatzungsbrigade). Constructed of gilded brass, the obverse consisting of a crowned German imperial eagle, overlaid by a shield bearing an additional eagle circumscribed by a collar chain, the reverse retaining two threaded screw posts, unmarked, measuring 10 cm (w) x 11. 5 cm (h), a scarce insignia worn on the M1900 pith helmet issued to German expeditionary and occupation forces in China, in extremely