Germany, Heer. A Second Pattern Pith Helmet United Republic of mint condition and scarce

mint condition and scarce

cutting paintings from their frames in the prince's palace

Lincolnshire onJune 16th

In brass with nickel plated face

flanked by two thin yellow twisted wires

Germany, Heer. A Second Pattern Pith Helmet United Republic of mint condition and scarce(Heer Tropenhelm). A second pattern Heer tropical pith helmet, constructed of a pressed cork shell fully lined on the exterior with an olive drab felt liner. It features a central canister topped on the crown by a ventilation shaft hidden by an olive drab felt lined dome. The canister is flanked on each side by aluminum shield insignia. Each measuring 38 mm (w) x 45 mm (h), the left side features a raised and silvered Heer style German national eagle