Germany, Heer. A Heer Tropical Helmet, First Pattern Hold measuring 62 mm (w) x

measuring 62 mm (w) x 46 mm (h)

Miniature: silver gilt and enamels

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Germany, Heer. A Heer Tropical Helmet, First Pattern Hold measuring 62 mm (w) x(Heer Tropenhelm). A very well preserved, first pattern Heer tropical helmet, constructed of a cork shell consisting of a central canister with an outward flaring brim. The exterior is fully lined in a khaki coloured canvas twill liner. Topping the crown is a zink reinforced ventilation shaft opening into the interior, with a canvas lined rounded swivel guard set at the exterior. Each side of the cylinder bears a zink shield insignia, with one