Germany, Heer. A Tropical Pith Helmet, First Pattern, by G.A. Hoffmann Helmfabrik Province of China lacquered on the obverse of

lacquered on the obverse of the medal

(Cholmschild)

The blade demonstrates minor oxidation and running marks

"Edmonton Sportsmen's Battalion" Collar Badges: in pickled copper

Abwehr (Defence) was a military intelligence operation

Germany, Heer. A Tropical Pith Helmet, First Pattern, by G.A. Hoffmann Helmfabrik Province of China lacquered on the obverse of(Heer Tropenhelm, 1. Form). A first pattern Heer tropical pith helmet, constructed of pressed cork shell with a multi piece khaki tan cotton twill exterior liner. It features a central canister topped on the crown by a ventilation shaft hidden by a dome lined in identical cotton twill. The left side of the canister is pinned with a zink alloy insignia consisting of a black shield bearing a raised Heer style German national eagle, measuring 35 mm (w) x