Canada, Dominion. A Mark II Brodie Steel Helmet, Type II, by the Canadian Motor Lamp Co., c. 1942 Auction and flames between the arms

and flames between the arms of the cross

A handmade card from personnel of Flak Regiment 5 congratulating Sachs on his promotion to Generalmajor (Major General)

with extensive material fatigue including the loss of Friedel’s photo and detachment of all interior pages from their binding consistent with wartime secretion on Friedel’s person in the field

with extensive scratching and chipping of enamels evident

Canada, Dominion. A Mark II Brodie Steel Helmet, Type II, by the Canadian Motor Lamp Co., c. 1942 Auction and flames between the armsA well preserved example of a Second War Period Mark II Brodie Steel Helmet, Type II. The outer semi matte olive drab painted metal shell is constructed of non magnetic manganese steel and features the rounded rim of the Type II variant. It is marked CL C for manufacture by the Canadian Motor Lamp Co. (Windsor, Ontario, Canada) as well as size stamped 77 and dated 1942. The chin strap is constructed of canvas with dual integrated springs for