Germany, Heer. A Second Pattern Pith Helmet United Republic of awarded for 15 days of

awarded for 15 days of close combat

7 mm (w) x 34 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension)

2 mm inclusive of its lotus leaf suspension

patent marked "PAT MAY 19'08" on the reverse

Germany, Heer. A Second Pattern Pith Helmet United Republic of awarded for 15 days of(Heer Tropenhelm). A second pattern Heer tropical pith helmet, constructed of a pressed cork shell fully lined on the exterior with an olive drab felt liner. It features a central canister topped on the crown by a ventilation shaft hidden by an olive drab felt lined dome. The canister is flanked on each side by aluminum shield insignia. Each measuring 38 mm (w) x 45 mm (h), the left side features a raised and silvered Heer style German national eagle