United Kingdom. A Metropolitan Police Helmet Plate certificate_of_authenticity then reported as a Prisoner

then reported as a Prisoner of War (POW)

Two-colour embroidery

A functional catch situated within the throat firmly holds the sabre in place during storage

In early 1943 his unit helped in reconquering Kharkov in the Third Battle of Kharkov

United Kingdom. A Metropolitan Police Helmet Plate certificate_of_authenticity then reported as a PrisonerA large, diestamped, blackened brass helmet plate, the GRVI cypher in white metal denoting a 1937 1952 example, with large surmounting crown, the reverse features three lugs with central rivet and post to secure the cypher, measures 96. 9 mm (w) x 119. 2mm (h), light wear to the blackened exterior, remains very fine.