Germany, Third Reich. A Volunteer Firefighter Officer’s Visored Field Cap Auction Wittich received the Order of

Wittich received the Order of Max Joseph in the year 1870

to determine the extent of compensation

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Recent commentaries contextualize his flights across the British Empire in the wider events and culture of the time

Alfred Philippi

Germany, Third Reich. A Volunteer Firefighter Officer’s Visored Field Cap Auction Wittich received the Order of(Einheitsfeldmtze fr einen Offizier der Freiwilligen Feuerwehr). An extremely well preserved Volunteer Firefighter Officers visored field cap, constructed of dark navy blue wool. The cap is fully surrounded by fold down side panels, scalloped toward the front, providing optional ear and neck protection to the wearer. When not in use, the panels are rolled up and secured in place at the front with two pebbled and black painted buttons which emanate