Germany, Heer. A Tropical Pith Helmet, Second Pattern, by JTA United Republic of Signals Company (1932)

Signals Company (1932)

with near-total loss of gilt finish evident

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The Order of the German Eagle 2nd Class Star by Godet - In silver

Gulf and Kuwait Medal

Germany, Heer. A Tropical Pith Helmet, Second Pattern, by JTA United Republic of Signals Company (1932)(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,