Germany, Heer. A Tropical Helmet, First Pattern, By Orl Hold exhibits nice old patina

exhibits nice old patina

partial Melbourne maker's mark on the reverse

His marriage produced one child

Bean / 2d Batln Rifle Brigade" in black ink on the front panel

Germany, Heer. A Tropical Helmet, First Pattern, By Orl Hold exhibits nice old patina(Heer Tropenhelm). A well preserved, first pattern Heer tropical helmet, constructed of a woven wicker shell consisting of a central canister with an outward flaring brim. The exterior is fully lined in a khaki coloured canvas twill liner. Topping the crown is a zink reinforced ventilation shaft opening into the interior, with a canvas lined rounded swivel guard set at the exterior. A band of khaki coloured cotton twill lines the exterior at the seam