pinned with bronzed magnetic metal “HV” insignia for Heeresverwaltung
suffering from inflammation of the tarsal joints and a swollen left ankle
on the vulcanfibre pieces and the "coffee can" style top
The cap is fully surrounded by fold-down side walls which are scalloped toward the front
The top is flanked on each side by dual reinforced ventilation grommets
Italy, Kingdom. An Eritrean Army Corps (Askaris) Medal Archive pinned with bronzed magnetic metalInstituted 1936. In bronze, the obverse bearing an Askari solider running with a rifle in hand, encircled by the inscription CORPO DARMATA ERITREO, (translation: ERITREAN ARMY CORPS) the reverse bears the dates and battles the Askaris participated in, measuring 36 mm in diameter, on period ribbon, light wear, a scarce award in very fine condition.