Germany, Heer. A Second Pattern Pith Helmet, by Johann Hückel & Söhne Hold once more involved in anti-partisan

once more involved in anti-partisan measures

West Africa (modern day Nouadhibou

repair present in the blue enamels on the ribbon banner on the reverse

Stitched into the upper left arm is a sleeve insignia composed of a black rayon patch with a machine-embroidered gold thread German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika

1939 and was awarded for fighting against government troops of General Victoriano Huerta between February and August 1913

Germany, Heer. A Second Pattern Pith Helmet, by Johann Hückel & Söhne Hold once more involved in anti-partisan(Heer Tropenhelm). A well preserved second pattern Heer pith helmet, constructed of an olive drab felt. It features a central canister with a cork core, perforated at the crown with a ventilation shaft topped by a dome covered in identical felt. The canister is flanked by shields constructed of a non magnetic metal alloy and measuring 36 mm (w) x 42 mm (h). The left shield consists of a black field bearing a raised and silvered Heer style German