A First Model Wehrmacht Pith Helmet 1942 Auction Archive Sicily and Italy

Sicily and Italy

US Army Air Forces (Pilot Officer) Gold Ring

By the end of the year

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

with glue residue visible in the recessed area and along the top of the visor

A First Model Wehrmacht Pith Helmet 1942 Auction Archive Sicily and ItalyA 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.