Copernicus said that it was the Sun that was the center of the Solar System, not Earth
I think its because of power or it commands more of respect or it was for decoration for the helmet. i hope this helps you.
Huntresses, finders, huntsman, pursuer, stalker and falconer. Sorry that's all I could think of.
I'm thinking chocolate since I'm pretty sure lots of people rationed sugar during WWII. I don't think they would have rationed weapons, automobiles or water. Hope that helps.