Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Ceremonial Parade Helmet consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Instituted on 11 July 1832

Instituted on 11 July 1832

the reverse with a central circular medallion bearing the initials ‘AdH’ for Armée de Haïti (Army of Haiti)

By the time Vimy

with a green enamelled laurel branch at 6 o’clock

A maltese cross constructed of nickel metal

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Ceremonial Parade Helmet consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Instituted on 11 July 1832In brass, incorporating a band in silvered bronze that travels around the circumference near the base of the helmet. There is a helmet plate placed at the front bearing the image of a large bearded god like figurehead, the head enclosed in a large framework designed with multiple swirls and scalloping, the large head surmounted by a small horned animal head, the helmet plate flaring out at the base to follow the pointed outward design of the helmet to