China, Republic. A Rare China-Burma-India Theatre Flying Tigers Avg Officer's "Bombay Bowler" Pith Helmet Buy Now with a central Estonion tri-colour

with a central Estonion tri-colour enameled shield with Roman numerals “XV”

1940 he was awarded the War Merit Cross with Swords

Accompanied by Service Records and assorted research material on both men

It sits securely within a one-piece hilt featuring an exceptionally detailed outer finish consisting of floral and arabesque designs

each of these links with central enameled white medallion inscribed the motto SUUM CUIQUE in gilt

China, Republic. A Rare China-Burma-India Theatre Flying Tigers Avg Officer's "Bombay Bowler" Pith Helmet Buy Now with a central Estonion tri-colourNicknamed the "Bombay Bowler" due to its Indian style, this helmet is designed with a round crown and a very wide brim, the framework in cork, making the helmet very lightweight. The exterior is covered in a khaki cotton and features intertwined beige coloured threading that forms a series of diamond patterns, giving it a quilted look, with a 27 mm wide khaki cotton band around the circumference of the crown that rests just above the brim, the ends