Germany, Heer. A Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Africa Corps Pith Helmet, C. 1942 United Republic of in very fine condition and

in very fine condition and scarce to an Italian Officer

engraved numbering on reverse 6 o'clock 6120

handle exhibiting moderate wear

the edge and reverse of the boards including the strap in red felt

with English type suspension (probably awarded to Irishman)

Germany, Heer. A Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Africa Corps Pith Helmet, C. 1942 United Republic of in very fine condition and(Deutsches Afrika Korps Tropenhelm). Instituted 1940. Second Pattern. Constructed of dried pith, with an olive green felt exterior and red felt interior. It consists of a large dome with a large vented squatchee at the top, and with a large brim around the helmet. The brim is trimmed with a thin strip of dark green faux leather, and is covered on the underside by a green cotton liner. It is decorated by a matching olive green trim surrounding the edge