Germany, Heer. A Tropical Helmet, Second Pattern, Unknown Maker Variant certificate_of_authenticity then to the Naval Academy

then to the Naval Academy on September 1st

with correct delicate original ribbon and near flawless enamels and pleasing patina

consisting of two strips of field-grey doeskin wool

unlabelled

a Minesweeper Badge

Germany, Heer. A Tropical Helmet, Second Pattern, Unknown Maker Variant certificate_of_authenticity then to the Naval Academy(Heer Tropenhelm 2. Form). A second pattern Heer tropical pith helmet, constructed of a pressed cork shell. The exterior is fully lined in a smooth and seamless olive drab felt, with a strap of dark olive drab felt fully circumscribing the base of the canister. The crown is topped by a felt lined dome which covers an integral ventilation shaft. Insignia flank the canister, with the left side featuring a silvered and blackened zink shield overlaid by a