Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A Schutzpolizei Shako for Enlisted Ranks, by Robert Lubstein Province of China During the First Balkan War

During the First Balkan War of 1912

He was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action after he attempted to throw a grenade away that had landed near two wounded soldiers

Before the First World War

Footnote:Yen Chia-Kan (October 23rd 1905 - December 24th

Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A Schutzpolizei Shako for Enlisted Ranks, by Robert Lubstein Province of China During the First Balkan War(Polizei Tschako fr Mannschaften der Schutzpolizei). An extremely well preserved Schutzpolizei shako for Enlisted ranks, constructed of a sturdy vulcanfibre shell which is fully lined in classic police green wool felt. The crown is topped by a layer of flattened black vulcanfibre in a classic coffee can style, and is flanked on each side by dual ventilation holes covered by non magnetic metal mesh. A hollow channel set into the peak accommodates a