Germany, Heer. A Second Pattern Pith Helmet, by Johann Hückel & Söhne certificate_of_authenticity lid and bottom detached

lid and bottom detached

the insignia appear worn but overall well preserved

wear and discolouration to obverse

hooked to the ring via hooks on either end of the chain

1915 and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Royal Fusiliers on January 29

Germany, Heer. A Second Pattern Pith Helmet, by Johann Hückel & Söhne certificate_of_authenticity lid and bottom detached(Heer Tropenhelm). A well preserved second pattern Heer pith helmet, constructed of an olive drab felt. It features a central canister with a cork core, perforated at the crown with a ventilation shaft topped by a dome covered in identical felt. The canister is flanked by shields constructed of a non magnetic metal alloy and measuring 36 mm (w) x 42 mm (h). The left shield consists of a black field bearing a raised and silvered Heer style German