Germany, Heer. A Tropical Helmet, First Pattern, By Orl Buy Now 19 mm x 108 mm

19 mm x 108 mm

Unwin went to Britain in late 1936 and enlisted with the Royal Navy for twelve years' service on October 7

clasp: Central India

John Breast Star with Embellishments - Silver gilt and white enamels

Germany, Heer. A Tropical Helmet, First Pattern, By Orl Buy Now 19 mm x 108 mm(Heer Tropenhelm). A well preserved, first pattern Heer tropical helmet, constructed of a woven wicker 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. A band of khaki coloured cotton twill lines the exterior at the seam