Germany, Feuerschutzpolizei. An Em/Nco’s Visor Cap, By Martin Ruhland Newly Listed “for bravery in the battles

“for bravery in the battles near Strzegowo (present day Poland)

The rear of the skirt is stamped “1658”

both edges bevelled on both sides

In August 1942 Pearkes was returned to Canada and became General Officer Commanding in Chief Pacific Command

Germany, Feuerschutzpolizei. An Em/Nco’s Visor Cap, By Martin Ruhland Newly Listed “for bravery in the battles(Schirmmtze fr Mnner der Feuerschutzpolizei). A Feuerschutzpolizei (Fire Protection Police) EM NCOs visor cap, constructed of dark navy blue wool. The cap features reinforced side walls, fully lined on the exterior with a black doeskin wool cap band. Both the top and bottom edges of the cap band are trimmed with rose pink wool piping, while an additional band of identical piping trims the outer edge of the crown. Pinned onto the peak of the cap is a