Germany, Heer. A Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Africa Corps Pith Helmet, C. 1942 Newly Listed the strap exhibiting light wear

the strap exhibiting light wear and remaining supple

the Battalion was absorbed into the 69th Infantry Battalion

typical french-style suspension

pitting and gilt wear on the VM

Germany, Heer. A Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Africa Corps Pith Helmet, C. 1942 Newly Listed the strap exhibiting light wear(Deutsches Afrika Korps Tropenhelm). Instituted 1940. Second Pattern. Constructed of dried pith, with an olive green felt exterior and red felt interior. It consists of a large dome with a large vented squatchee at the top, and with a large brim around the helmet. The brim is trimmed with a thin strip of dark green faux leather, and is covered on the underside by a green cotton liner. It is decorated by a matching olive green trim surrounding the edge