Heer Second Pattern Tropical Pith Helmet

Heer Second Pattern Tropical Pith Helmet

Heer Second Pattern Tropical Pith Helmet

 

 

Second pattern pith helmet, olive-drab felt crown mounted on a formed cork base. The top center has a removable, felt covered, alloy knob with three cut-out ventilation holes. The helmet has two stamped aluminum shields with a national eagle to the left side and a national tri-color shield to the right side. The bottom edge of the visor brim is lined in green felt and the interior crown is lined in red felt. There is a tear between the ventilation holes, see pictures. The interior of the helmet has a tan colored leather sweatband marked "JHS", dated for "1942" and size marked 56. The helmet comes complete with a grey/green leather chinstrap with length adjustment buckle, a retaining clip and a quick release hook. The helmet is in overall good condition with some minor chafewear to the leather brim.

 

Nice complete example!!



195.00€

Heer Second Pattern Tropical Pith Helmet
[HH20002]

 
 
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