Slovakia, First Republic. A Fire Brigade Personnel Helmet Auction Archive A First Day Vimy Ridge

A First Day Vimy Ridge Memorial Cross to the 78th Infantry Battalion - George V (871068 Pte

metal plate affixed to the lid engraved "Mérito Militar / GRÃ-CRUZ" (Order of Military Merit / Grand Cross)

a group photo of highly-decorated Imperial Navy Officers

Such elaborate pieces were at the time given to loyal subjects by the Sultan for services rendered to the Empire

Footnote:  Elvyn Middleton was born in Newcastle

Slovakia, First Republic. A Fire Brigade Personnel Helmet Auction Archive A First Day Vimy RidgeA unique and well preserved Slovakian Fire Brigade personnel helmet, consisting of a two piece shell with a boiled black leather crown affixed to a blackened magnetic metal outer rim comprising the lower third of the helmet. A blackened and raised magnetic metal comb is affixed to the crown, while a red leather strap fully surrounds the helmet at the point where the leather and metal shell components meet. Pinned onto the peak is an insignia