Germany, Heer. A Tropical Helmet, Second Pattern, Unknown Maker Variant consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac intact pin point and screwback

intact pin point and screwback post

illustrating Saint George facing right with flowing red cloak

with very detailed crowned double-headed eagles between the arms of the cross

ghosted image of the Wound Badge visible on both the liner on the inside lid and slotted medal bed

LABOUR CORPS) Naming is impressed

Germany, Heer. A Tropical Helmet, Second Pattern, Unknown Maker Variant consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac intact pin point and screwback(Heer Tropenhelm 2. Form). A second pattern Heer tropical pith helmet, constructed of a pressed cork shell. The exterior is fully lined in a smooth and seamless olive drab felt, with a strap of dark olive drab felt fully circumscribing the base of the canister. The crown is topped by a felt lined dome which covers an integral ventilation shaft. Insignia flank the canister, with the left side featuring a silvered and blackened zink shield overlaid by a