Germany, Heer. A Second Pattern Pith Helmet, by Johann Hückel & Söhne certificate_of_authenticity wear and discolouration to obverse

wear and discolouration to obverse

as part of a summer training cruise for the Naval Academy midshipmen

hooked to the ring via hooks on either end of the chain

lid and bottom detached

Arthur and J28875 Flight Officer (RCAF Navigator) William Samuel Richards

Germany, Heer. A Second Pattern Pith Helmet, by Johann Hückel & Söhne certificate_of_authenticity wear and discolouration to obverse(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