Germany, Heer. A Tropical Pith Helmet, Second Pattern, by APN Hold " and "G23" on the

" and "G23" on the reverse

light crazing in the red enamels on the oval obverse centrepiece

the obverse with a central white enameled medallion bearing the leftward facing gilt bust of Herzog Albrecht

French Legion of Honour

measuring 27 mm (w) x 43 mm (h)

Germany, Heer. A Tropical Pith Helmet, Second Pattern, by APN Hold " and "G23" on 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