Germany. A Tropical Pith Helmet Tri-Colour Cockade Insignia United Republic of Douglas C-54 aircraft were added

Douglas C-54 aircraft were added to the operation in the fall of 1944 for further efficiency

Footnote: The Young German Order (Jungdeutscher Orden) was a youth element of the Stahlhelm

He is still shown with the latter rank in 1966 in the Navy List but had not earned the MBE decoration as of yet

Staff Sergeant Stephen F

Germany. A Tropical Pith Helmet Tri-Colour Cockade Insignia United Republic of Douglas C-54 aircraft were addedA single Tropical Pith Helmet Tri Colour Cockade; constructed of lacquered bronze; with all prongs intact; maker marked S&S for Schwerin & Sohn, Berlin on the reverse; measuring 36. 42 mm (w) x 42. 47 mm (h); worn, but in overall near very fine condition.