Germany, Heer. A First Pattern Pith Helmet, by Keller & Co. Buy Now reaching its base at Wilhelmshaven

reaching its base at Wilhelmshaven on May 13th

enamel chipping and contact marks on the raised centrepiece

He was discharged to Reinforcement Etaples on July 17th

A fine quality clasp to the Iron Cross 1939 Second Class

Germany, Heer. A First Pattern Pith Helmet, by Keller & Co. Buy Now reaching its base at Wilhelmshaven(Heer Tropenhelm). A first pattern Heer pith helmet, constructed of a pressed cork shell fully lined on the exterior with a khaki tan cotton twill liner. It features a central canister which is topped by a dome covering a ventilation shaft which extends into the crown. The canister is flanked on each side by shield insignia, each measuring 35 mm (w) x 40 mm (h) and constructed of a bronze alloy. The right shield features a Wehrmacht black, white