Germany, Heer. A Tropical Pith Helmet, Second Pattern, by APN GTRexclude a birthday greeting from the

a birthday greeting from the Eisleben Warriors Association

Schubertring 24” on the reverse

in September of 1943

measuring 39 mm (w) x 44 mm (h)

Germany, Heer. A Tropical Pith Helmet, Second Pattern, by APN GTRexclude a birthday greeting from the(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 a zink alloy, with the right side featuring a red, white (substituted with silver base metal), and black Wehrmacht tri