Germany, Heer. A Tropical Pith Helmet, First Pattern GTRexclude There was a four-hour stopover

There was a four-hour stopover between trains in London

7th (Fife) Battalion Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) formed part of the 154th (Highland) Infantry Brigade

with dark blue wool backing on reverse

the PUCCM with dual push pins

George Chester Lewis

Germany, Heer. A Tropical Pith Helmet, First Pattern GTRexclude There was a four-hour stopover(Heer Tropenhelm). A very well preserved first pattern Heer tropical pith helmet, constructed of a pressed cork shell fully lined on the exterior with a khaki tan canvas liner. It features a central canister topped on the crown by a ventilation shaft hidden by a dome lined in an identical canvas. 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 red, white (finished in