A First Model Wehrmacht Pith Helmet 1942 Auction Archive Luftwaffe light grey wool background

Luftwaffe light grey wool background with hand embroidered silver wire bullion eagle

1942 the officer version was also introduced which differed only by the addition of the Crown of Saint Stephen with wreath and swords device attached to the ribbon

E-56 in July 1917 and then returned to spare crew

Collingwood on April 19

Sicily and Italy

A First Model Wehrmacht Pith Helmet 1942 Auction Archive Luftwaffe light grey wool backgroundA First Model Wehrmacht Pith Helmet 1942 Marked RF, dated 1941, size 57, solid construction with green felt exterior, red felt interior, and leather sweat band exhibiting minor soiling and wear. Dark leather band on rim is complete. Matching leather chin stap, period use with only minimal cracking. Both interior and exterior show no mothing, overall better than very fine.