Germany, Heer. A Second Pattern Pith Helmet, by Johann Hückel & Söhne Buy Now (Heer Löffel)

(Heer Löffel)

along with “Gemsenkopf” 18Kt

sixteen days shy of his eighteenth birthday (although his age is stated as 18 years

with additional partwork repair of one corner

Germany, Heer. A Second Pattern Pith Helmet, by Johann Hückel & Söhne Buy Now (Heer Löffel)(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