Germany, Heer. A Tropical Pith Helmet, First Pattern, by G.A. Hoffmann Helmfabrik Auction non-magnetic silvered zinc buttons on

non-magnetic silvered zinc buttons on the right side pockets

the latter joined through the quadrants by gilded NSDAP-style German national eagles clutching wreathed mobile swastikas on white enameled discs

It is issued to Heinz Betzinger and dated to August 21

depicted in uniform and wearing the Knight’s Cross

Hein distinguished himself during the Battle of the Korsun-Cherkassy Pocket

Germany, Heer. A Tropical Pith Helmet, First Pattern, by G.A. Hoffmann Helmfabrik Auction non-magnetic silvered zinc buttons on(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