Germany, SS. A Tropical Service Shirt Province of China Howard was awarded the Military

Howard was awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field during the Battle of Amiens

1914 with the rank of Engineer Room Artificer 4th Class

4mm(w) x 55

France stopped granting this Order in 1948

eagle head hallmarked and maker marked on the ring

Germany, SS. A Tropical Service Shirt Province of China Howard was awarded the Military(Waffen SS Tropendiensthemd). A well preserved Waffen SS tropical service shirt, constructed of khaki tan cotton. It features a low, turned down collar and scalloped yoke descending down across the shoulders in classic Sahariana style. Each shoulder is also topped by an elongated loop for the addition of straps. The cuff of both sleeves has a vertical slit closing with a single bakelite button, unfastening to allow the user to roll the sleeve up as