Germany, Heer. A Second Pattern Pith Helmet, by Johann Hückel & Söhne certificate_of_authenticity Arthur and J28875 Flight Officer

Arthur and J28875 Flight Officer (RCAF Navigator) William Samuel Richards

hooked to the ring via hooks on either end of the chain

Completing the exterior features is a gilded bronze band which fully lines the circumference of the rim

lid and bottom detached

wear and discolouration to obverse

Germany, Heer. A Second Pattern Pith Helmet, by Johann Hückel & Söhne certificate_of_authenticity Arthur and J28875 Flight Officer(Heer Tropenhelm). A well preserved second pattern Heer pith helmet, constructed of an olive drab felt. It features a central canister with a cork core, perforated at the crown with a ventilation shaft topped by a dome covered in identical felt. The canister is flanked by shields constructed of a non magnetic metal alloy and measuring 36 mm (w) x 42 mm (h). The left shield consists of a black field bearing a raised and silvered Heer style German