Germany, Heer. A Second Pattern Pith Helmet Auction ) interlaced with an ornate

) interlaced with an ornate leafed pattern from the handle to the mid-point

as is usually the case with this particular award

with moderate loss of finish visible to the core

the pockets and the sleeves

Germany, Heer. A Second Pattern Pith Helmet Auction ) interlaced with an ornate(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