Germany, Heer. A Tropical Pith Helmet, Second Pattern, by JTA Archive Cameronian under the command of

Cameronian under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel W

as mentioned in the Fifth Supplement to the London Gazette 31089 of Friday

7 mm x 106

the reverse inscribed “Für Verdienst” (German - For Merit) within a wreath of oak leaves

In stamped pebbled nickel silver

Germany, Heer. A Tropical Pith Helmet, Second Pattern, by JTA Archive Cameronian under the command of(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 zink, with the right side featuring a red, white (substituted with silver base metal), and black Wehrmacht tri colour,