Kaiserlautern” on reverse
NCO’s Shako - consisting of a molded vulcanfibre body with a police green wool covering to the exterior
a suspension hanger on the Volunteer Combatant's Cross
which numbered five officers and 56 other ranks
measuring 31 mm x 48 mm
Japan. A Iwate Prefecture Fire Brigade Association Honorary Member Badge, Cased And Boxed Auction Kaiserlautern” on reverseJapan; Silver gilt, 29. 5 mm (w) x 34. 2 mm (h), suspended from a hanger with pinback, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, balsa wood frame, black lacquer finish, gilt characters on the lid, maker marked on the inside lid, recessed medal bed, wear evident in the fabric overlying the hinged area, case near extremely fine, enclosed in its cardboard box of issue. Footnote: Iwate Prefecture is a prefecture in the Thoku region of Japan.