Germany, Heer. A Tropical Pith Helmet, Second Pattern Newly Listed measuring 110x164mm

measuring 110x164mm

with raised edges on the arms

measuring 60 mm x 46 mm

small hole and soiling evident in the light blue embroidered background on the centrepiece

padded and exhibiting the impression of the once present award

Germany, Heer. A Tropical Pith Helmet, Second Pattern Newly Listed measuring 110x164mm(Heer Tropenhelm). A very well preserved, second pattern Heer tropical pith helmet, constructed of a thin cork shell lined with a smooth olive drab doeskin felt. It consists of a central canister flanked by dual insignia. Each constructed of zink and measuring 35 mm (w) x 40 mm (h), the right insignia features a Wehrmacht tricolour shield, while the left bears a raised Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika. The crown is topped