Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Pith Helmet Eagle United Republic of the USO sought to be

the USO sought to be the GI's "home away from home" and began a tradition of entertaining the troops that continues today

the aircraft failed to clear Red Pike and struck the rock face at 13

the garrison surrendered on Christmas Day

floral designs in all four corners

Unfortunately I couldn’t find the plane or the crew

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Pith Helmet Eagle United Republic of the USO sought to be(Kriegsmarine Mtzenadler fr die Tropenhelm). Constructed of gilded tombak, the obverse consisting of an elongated Kriegsmarine eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse retaining an attachment prong, unmarked, measuring 115 mm (w) x 52 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.