Germany, Heer. A Tropical Pith Helmet, Second Pattern, by APN GTRexclude measuring 39 mm (w) x

measuring 39 mm (w) x 44 mm (h)

Schubertring 24” on the reverse

three with horizontal pinbacks

in September of 1943

surrounded by an enameled red border with the inscription REPUBLICA MALAGASY

Germany, Heer. A Tropical Pith Helmet, Second Pattern, by APN GTRexclude measuring 39 mm (w) x(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 a zink alloy, with the right side featuring a red, white (substituted with silver base metal), and black Wehrmacht tri