Germany, Heer. A Tropical Pith Helmet, Second Pattern, by APN Buy Now maker marked “ANG” on the

maker marked “ANG” on the reverse

riveted with nickel-plated fixtures at the tip

In August of 1914

“BEAUNE LA HOLANDE”

5 mm (w) x 79

Germany, Heer. A Tropical Pith Helmet, Second Pattern, by APN Buy Now maker marked “ANG” on the(Heer Tropenhelm, 2. Form). A second pattern Heer tropical pith helmet, constructed of a pressed cork shell which is fully lined on the exterior with olive drab felt. It features a central canister topped on the crown by a ventilation shaft hidden by a dome lined in identical felt. The canister is flanked by insignia constructed of a zink alloy, with the right side featuring a red, white (substituted with silver base metal), and black Wehrmacht tri