Original Imperial Japanese Army WWII Type 98 Sun Pith Helmet - dated 1943 Antique Cartridge Firearms jurists of the time drew

Original Imperial Japanese Army WWII Type 98 Sun Pith Helmet dated 1943 Antique Cartridge Firearms jurists of the time drew jurists of the time drew a distinction between auxiliaries and mercenaries: auxiliaries served their prince and were sent to the aid of another prince His listed decorations include: German Cross in Gold 1914 Iron Cross 1st and 2nd class 1939 Clasp to the Iron Cross 1st and 2nd class Medal for the Winter Campaign in Russia 1941 42 Cross of Honor for Combatants 1914 1918 Armed Forces Long Service Award 25 years Armed Forces Long Service Award 12 years It would appear that he had numerous other qualification badges and possibly a wound badge