France, III Republic. Helmet Troop of Gendarmes on Foot, by B. Franck c. 1912 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic and a red and white

and a red and white enameled cross on the top arm of the cross

impressed "7095725 HAV MAHADEO AYIER

The photos show a soldier of the Heer in the rank of Gefreiter (Lance Corporal) who at some point joined the SS to become an SS-Oberscharführer in the SS-Polizei-Division

Four-Level Ribbon Bar:

set around a 105 mm-long bakelite bar

France, III Republic. Helmet Troop of Gendarmes on Foot, by B. Franck c. 1912 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic and a red and whiteHelmet with brass crest, bomb, visor and neck cover, marked B. Franck et ses fils Aubersvilliers, 27 cm (h), original liner, removable from helmet, excellent display piece, remains very fine.