Germany, Heer. A Tropical Pith Helmet, Second Pattern, by JTA Auction wrote "Memoirs of a Surgeon"

wrote "Memoirs of a Surgeon"

crazing evident in the white enamels on the arm at 12 o'clock

horse hair bush frayed

with light soiling on the ribbons but in overall near extremely fine condition

Germany, Heer. A Tropical Pith Helmet, Second Pattern, by JTA Auction wrote "Memoirs of a Surgeon"(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,