it is safe to assume that this helmet once belonged to a German DAK soldier and was sent home as war booty
the Canadian Ambassador to the United States
Having been passed over for further promotion
Footnote: The Rand Rifles were raised towards the end of 1900
Russia, White Russian Movement. A Monument To The Martyr King (Tsar) In Prague Medal 1941 Auction Archive it is safe to assumeIn silvered zinc, obverse illustrating the bust of Tsar Nicholas II, inscribed " " (Monument to the Martyr King), "" (Prague) and dated "6. 19. XII. 1941" (December 6 19, 1941) above, with the dates "1868 1918" below the bust, reverse illustrating a Russian icon panel, measuring 21 mm (w) x 40. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, traces of silvering remains, original ribbon, mounted to a five sided aluminum suspension with pinback, extremely fine.