Dutch M38 helmet, a type of military helmet used by the Royal Netherlands Army and the Royal Dutch East Indies Army (KNIL). The helmet’s design is a descendant of the earlier Dutch M34 helmet. This M38 helmet was manufactured by the Milwaukee Saddlery Company (Milsco) in the USA for the KNIL, and these can be identified by the absence of a frontal badge. After the Dutch capitulation in World War II, some of these helmets were captured and reused by German forces. That appears to be the case here. Measures 11.25 front to back. 9.25 widest point. Comes from a WWII veteran who served in France with George Patton’s 3rd army armored division. Great piece of history.
Republic of Latvia – Order of Viesturs (1938 – 1940). Civil Division (without swords). Badge 43 mm x 43 mm, ribbon 32 mm wide. Obverse: VR (Viesturs Rex). Reverse:’Confortamini Et Pugnate 1219. Historical notes (from the official website’Latvijas Valsts Prezidents’). The first Order of Viesturs was awarded on Nov 17,1938; the last – on June 13, 1940. There are 2 divisions: military (with swords) and civilian (without swords) and five classes. During the’lifetime’ of the order 390 class IV were awarded (both military and civilian). Comes from an estate, good condition. See photos for detail; no original box or other insignia; just the order. Reverse enamel is in fair condition (see photo 9 for detail). Please contact me if a delay is expected. The item “Latvia/Latvian Order of Viesturs / Viestura, Civil Division, Class IV (1938-40)” is in sale since Sunday, March 21, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “starinjs” and is located in Pinellas Park, Florida. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Latvia
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Time Period Manufactured: 1919-38