Germany, Heer. A First Pattern Pith Helmet, by Keller & Co. Archive overall in very good condition

overall in very good condition

while the back two rows are standing

the voided areas on the monogram and text exposing a black dome-shaped plate underneath

measuring 208 mm (w) x 226 mm (h)

issued to the public on the occasion of his death on 20 November 1975

Germany, Heer. A First Pattern Pith Helmet, by Keller & Co. Archive overall in very good condition(Heer Tropenhelm). A first pattern Heer pith helmet, constructed of a pressed cork shell fully lined on the exterior with a khaki tan cotton twill liner. It features a central canister which is topped by a dome covering a ventilation shaft which extends into the crown. The canister is flanked on each side by shield insignia, each measuring 35 mm (w) x 40 mm (h) and constructed of a bronze alloy. The right shield features a Wehrmacht black, white