A First War Household Battalion Martingale Auction in case Germany resorted to

in case Germany resorted to chemical warfare

numbered "8001" on the reverse

The dark tan sweatband is leather

These women served in hospitals in England

A First War Household Battalion Martingale Auction in case Germany resorted toA First War Household Battalion Martingale Dark polished leather base with a bronze Household Battalion insignia affixed in the centre, additional leather inserts placed at the three points to raise them accordingly, the bronze insignia measuring 39 mm x 69. 5 mm, the leather base measuring 97 mm x 120 mm x 18 mm with a hole drilled in the top point, intact stitching, contact marks, better than very fine.