Original British Brass and Leather Dog Collar marked “COMET” from Apsley House, Home of the Duke of Wellington MG 15 and allied ground forces

and allied ground forces

and there is some deterioration evident

three inverted chevrons appear on the front of the helmet

Scabbard Body Length 6 3/8 inches

killing LTC Stopka and thirty other paratroopers

Original British Brass and Leather Dog Collar marked “COMET” from Apsley House, Home of the Duke of Wellington MG 15 and allied ground forcesOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Five and a half inches across, this is a substantial size dog collar that is adjustable in size and has a small brass securing padlock which still retains its small key although it functions only sparingly. There is banner engraving on the side reading COMET and APSLEY HOUSE. Clearly of great quality and expensive to make, this is somewhat explained by the reference to "APSLEY HOUSE", which was the London home of the