Germany, Heer. A Tropical Pith Helmet, Second Pattern, by JTA certificate_of_authenticity 1914-15 Star (81103 PTE

1914-15 Star (81103 PTE

and even patina throughout

topped by a Kriegmsarine eagle clutching a mobile swastika

in silver gilt (reverse marked 900)

The Orders of Chivalry

Germany, Heer. A Tropical Pith Helmet, Second Pattern, by JTA certificate_of_authenticity 1914-15 Star (81103 PTE(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 zink, with the right side featuring a red, white (substituted with silver base metal), and black Wehrmacht tri colour,