Spain, Kingdom. A Royal Military Order Of St. Ferdinand, Officer's Star, C.1880 Auction Archive As of April 1917

As of April 1917

This rare and early Canadian helmet stands in better than very fine condition

during an attack on the Pimple

the lid with the crowned cypher of King Victor Emmanuel III (Reign: 1900-1946) in gold-coloured ink

eight were taken as Prisoners of War (three later executed

Spain, Kingdom. A Royal Military Order Of St. Ferdinand, Officer's Star, C.1880 Auction Archive As of April 1917Center appliqu in Gold with red, white and blue enamels, on a silver cross base, hallmarked on catch with swan denoting French import , 52. 5 mm x 52. 5 mm, vertical pinback flanked by dual prongs, tiny scuffs in the white enamels, extremely fine.