The former is maker marked “MARKE STANDARD” and “EXTRA KLASSE”
with an embroidered gold threaded border with a gold bullion wire fringe on three sides
1 Canadian General Hospital at Etaples on June 20th
The chocolate brown leather visor has a chocolate brown simulated patent leather strap resting along the top edge
Footnote: The Navy Cross is the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps' second-highest decoration awarded for valor in combat
United Kingdom. A Unique British Indian Army Officer’s Sabre, with Belt and Afghan Embellishments, by Robert Mole United Republic of The former is maker markedA unique and very well preserved British Indian Army Officers sabre, measuring 91. 5 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 75. 5 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade which retains a sharp tip and lower edge, and with a wide fuller running the length of each side. The spine and obverse ricasso are stamped with the broad arrow marks of the British Indian Army and India Store Department, with an additional mark of MOLE