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 as well as minor interior

as well as minor interior soiling

along with the word “Service” in capital letters at the base

intact pin point and screwback post

in the far south

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 as well as minor interior(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