Germany, Heer. A Tropical Helmet, Second Pattern, Unknown Maker Variant consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac with very detailed crowned double-headed

with very detailed crowned double-headed eagles between the arms of the cross

illustrating Saint George facing right with flowing red cloak

intact pin point and screwback post

a struggle of far greater military and historical consequence than Balaclava yet one which has received far less attention

Germany, Heer. A Tropical Helmet, Second Pattern, Unknown Maker Variant consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac with very detailed crowned double-headed(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