Canada, Cef. A 1St Mounted Rifle Battalion Insignia, By Tiptaft Archive The helmet is crafted out

The helmet is crafted out of a single sheet of molybdenum steel (magnetic) with original dark green paint on the interior and exterior of the helmet

a recipient of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords and the Pour le Mérite

An Aircraft Observer Badge

measuring 91 mm x 32 mm

Both post 1945 Republican issue

Canada, Cef. A 1St Mounted Rifle Battalion Insignia, By Tiptaft Archive The helmet is crafted outCap Badge (in bronze gilt, maker marked "TIPTAFT, B'HAM" on the reverse, measuring 51. 5 mm (w) x 44. 2 mm (h), both lugs and pin intact); Collar Badge Pair (in bronze gilt, maker marked "TIPTAFT, B'HAM" on their reverses, measuring 32. 5 mm (w) x 28 mm (h) each, intact lugs and pin on both, gilt wear evident on one): and Shoulder Titles, Left and Right Facing Pair (in bronze, maker marked "TIPTAFT, B'HAM" with a series of "X's" throughout the marking