Netherlands, Kingdom. A ‘S-Gravenhage (The Hague) First Model Municipal Police Pith Helmet, C.1930 Auction A circular silvered metal (magnetic)

A circular silvered metal (magnetic) medal

in early 1980’s

2nd Class - Silvered bronze with green and yellow enamels

for Josef Kopphold

silver insignia above the gilt cypher "PWV"

Netherlands, Kingdom. A ‘S-Gravenhage (The Hague) First Model Municipal Police Pith Helmet, C.1930 Auction A circular silvered metal (magnetic)A very well preserved s Gravenhage (The Hague) Municipal Police pith helmet, constructed of a sholapith shell, with the exterior lined with dark purple canvas. The crown features a removable reinforced canvas topper covering the ventilation shaft. The helmet is flanked on each side by dual ventilation holes, and is wrapped with a blackened leather band. Pinned into the front of the helmet is a silvered bronze insignia consisting of the coat of arms of