Germany. A Kriegsmarine Pith Helmet Eagle GTRexclude Five Forks

Five Forks

She was paid a War Service Gratuity in the amount of $100 ($180 less the amount of $80 of a Special Pension Bonus)

was one of the most important admirals in American naval aviation in the Pacific during World War II

in Calabria

Germany. A Kriegsmarine Pith Helmet Eagle GTRexclude Five ForksAn example of a Kriegsmarine tropical pith helmet; constructed of heavily gilded bronze; depicting a large national eagle standing atop a wreathed mobile swastika that has been painted blue; one large vertical pin on the reverse for placement onto the helmet; marked G. B. for Gustav Brehmer on the reverse; measuring 108 mm (w) x 53 mm (h); in overall better than very fine condition.