The changes within the East African Army compared to ten years ago are quite significant. However, the 1885 Defense Army's steel helmets are particularly striking, instantly elevating the aura of the East African soldiers to a higher level, at least in Ernst's view. After all, a thousand people have a thousand perspectives, and some people's sense of aesthetics differs from Ernst's; it's something beyond control.
Aside from the steel helmet, there are other noteworthy aspects, particularly the huge improvements in the fabric quality of the Defense Army's uniforms and the materials used for their shoes.
