A 1942 Wehrmacht Afrika Korps Pith Helmet Archive 5 mm ribbon bar with

5 mm ribbon bar with swing bar pinback

that Lance

“Badging” essential workers helped to retain those skilled workers

He was later transferred to the 13th Infantry Battalion "Royal Highlanders of Canada" (Quebec Regiment) and was in France nearly three years

He was also awarded the British War Medal

A 1942 Wehrmacht Afrika Korps Pith Helmet Archive 5 mm ribbon bar withA dated 1942, size 57, Wehrmacht Afrika Korps Summer helmet; solid construction with green felt exterior with red felt interior; dark leather band trim surrounding edge of helmet; matching leather chin strap; tan leather sweatband with maker marking R and post war marked Germany 7; interior held in place with period cotter pins; period use with only minimal cracking along the trim; interior and exterior show no mothing; overall shape near very fine.