Also , its a British made helmet , (often supplied to the USA) normally spotted by the rivets for the chinstrap lugs by :
but in this case , its well marked FS
FS= Thomas Firth & Sons Ltd of Sheffield............1916 - 1918.
If you are looking for some original Moire silk, check out ETSY , sometimes original vintage pieces are available , normally in France or Italy.
I managed to get a few yards of it a few years back for a project.
Sorry to hear this story.
I live in the UK and have had to deal with UK customs many times. The receiver of an item only ever pays any duty, to have something released from customs, to then be forwarded to recipient.
Never as upfront security charge, and they deal with the recipient direct...
Hi,
Am sure most of us come across this sort of thing.
I want to purchase something from a private seller in mainland europe, but he wont ship to the UK as it now involves a customs form !
(Apparently way to much effort involved ....I often send to Europe a lot, takes an extra minute )
Would...
Here a some pics stitched together. and the other side.
I'm not a German speaker but have been told it something like : "Bravely carry the call of Germany's mighty struggle for its fortune and its right blithe and proud into the world!"
I have see the same on other colonial swords.
Also worth noting that the Eagles head can face left or right as stated above.
i always gone along with :
Looking left were for the East Asia Expeditionary Corps and looking Right for Africa forces.
I haven't seen it documented, but heard elsewhere and sort of makes sense. as the few I have...
The Kolonial is probably my most favorite sword design. thanks for showing
Here is mine, open crown for officers, ACS logo is from the 30's , so a post conflict purchase.