A British King's Crown Royal Artillery Officer's Helmet Plate certificate_of_authenticity Three weeks after his posting

Three weeks after his posting to Ashford

he was also appointed Hauptfeldwebel

the order is only awarded to foreigners and members of the royal family

and was meant to honour both civilians and members of the military

Subsequently he spent about half a year with the Convalescent Company of Riflemen Replacement Battalion 12

A British King's Crown Royal Artillery Officer's Helmet Plate certificate_of_authenticity Three weeks after his postingA British King's Crown Royal Artillery Officer's Helmet Plate Die stamped bronze gilt, convex, unmarked, 84 mm x 103. 5 mm, intact lugs, scattered gilt wear and green oxidation spots evident on the obverse, near extremely fine.