Germany, Luftaffe. A Tropical Helmet, Rare Olive-Drab Version with Goggles, by ORL certificate_of_authenticity and as an observer

and as an observer

wearing the Iron Cross 1st Class

52 mm x 109 mm

SOUTH AFRICA 1902 (7328 PTE J

both ends incorporating a loop

Germany, Luftaffe. A Tropical Helmet, Rare Olive-Drab Version with Goggles, by ORL certificate_of_authenticity and as an observer(Luftwaffe Tropenhelm). A very well preserved Luftwaffe Tropenhelm (tropical helmet), constructed of a rigid cork frame. The exterior is fully lined in a multi panel, olive drab, cotton blended exterior liner. The canister is topped by a dome, similarly lined in identical material, with three openings to facilitate ventilation. Pinned to the right side of the canister is a aluminum insignia consisting of a shield executed in a red, white (substituted