1942 and promoted to Staff Sergeant
and the properties of the steel used to manufacture the M1917 helmet shell
undulation evident at various locations on the belt's upper
the original catch and red felt liner remaining intact
White embroidered lettering "5th RANGER Bn" outlined in a red embroidered border forming a ribbon banner
Three Second War German Badges & Awards Auction Archive 1942 and promoted to StaffRADwJ Arbeitsmaid Rank Brooch In silvered feinzink, 45mm, unmarked, in very fine condition. RADwJ Personnels Commemorative Brooch Silvered brooch, (in feinzink), 44x33mm, pin back, maker marked, in very fine condition. Black Grade Wound Badge; in stamped blackened bronze, worn, fine.