Germany, Heer. A Second Pattern Pith Helmet, by Johann Hückel & Söhne GTRexclude green oxidation spotting evident on

green oxidation spotting evident on one badge

An extremely unusual military medal in bronze gilt

yet in fine condition

The document is dated to Düsseldorf on September 1

Vivid II on December 17th and named to the rank of Engineer Room Artificer 4th Class on January 3

Germany, Heer. A Second Pattern Pith Helmet, by Johann Hückel & Söhne GTRexclude green oxidation spotting evident on(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