Germany, Heer. A Tropical Pith Helmet, Second Pattern GTRexclude the underside retains a functional

the underside retains a functional metal zipper closing an interior compartment

Lazarus of Jerusalem

(Volksdeutsche Ausweispapiere)

measuring 37mm (w -stem to surmounting crown) x 495 mm (l - inclusive of push clip clasp)

Germany, Heer. A Tropical Pith Helmet, Second Pattern GTRexclude the underside retains a functional(Heer Tropenhelm 2. Form). A second pattern Heer tropical pith helmet, constructed of a pressed cork shell which is fully lined on the exterior with olive drab felt. It features a central canister topped on the crown by a ventilation shaft hidden by a dome lined in identical felt. The canister is flanked by insignia constructed of zink, with the right side featuring a red, white (substituted with silver base metal), and black Wehrmacht tri colour, and