Germany, Heer. A Tropical Pith Helmet, Second Pattern, by APN GTRexclude maker marked “N

maker marked “N

J” in capitalized letters

the obverse with red enamels on the arms of the cross and a center white enameled medallion

Schubertring 24” on the reverse

Germany, Heer. A Tropical Pith Helmet, Second Pattern, by APN GTRexclude maker marked “N(Heer Tropenhelm, 2. Form). A second pattern Heer tropical pith helmet, constructed of a pressed cork shell which is fully lined on the exterior with olive drab felt. It features a central canister topped on the crown by a ventilation shaft hidden by a dome lined in identical felt. The canister is flanked by insignia constructed of a zink alloy, with the right side featuring a red, white (substituted with silver base metal), and black Wehrmacht tri