German, Imperial. A Picklehaube Helmet Inkwell Auction Archive with light soiling present on

with light soiling present on the side and bottom edges of the pages

the reverse bearing an inscription of “FÜR VERDIENSTE IM GRUBENWEHRWESEN” (“FOR MERIT IN MINE RESCUE”)

the catch on the pinback assembly shows signs of previous repair

Originally the Order was for military only but it was revised in 1939 and is now Paraguay’s highest order for military and civil merit

and was involved in training the Egyptian gunners

German, Imperial. A Picklehaube Helmet Inkwell Auction Archive with light soiling present onA small tin helmet inkwell with brass emblem and leather strap, measures 79. 3 mm (w) x 67. 8 mm (d) x 42 mm (h), missing top, light wear and tarnishing, in near very fine condition.