Germany, Heer. A Tropical Pith Helmet, Ii Pattern, By J. Hückel’s Söhne Newly Listed 76 mm (h- inclusive of

76 mm (h- inclusive of the condor suspension)

with membership number 66

These matches were deemed true “safety matches” due to the separation of the reactive ingredients between the match head and the striking surface

contact marks and light corrosion)

without paper backing

Germany, Heer. A Tropical Pith Helmet, Ii Pattern, By J. Hückel’s Söhne Newly Listed 76 mm (h- inclusive of(Heer Tropenhelm). A very well preserved second pattern Heer tropical pith helmet, constructed of a pressed cork shell fully lined on the exterior with an olive drab felt liner. It features a central canister topped on the crown by a ventilation shaft hidden by an olive drab felt lined dome. The canister is flanked on each side by aluminum shield insignia. Each measuring 38 mm (w) x 45 mm (h), the right side features a raised and silvered Heer style