Germany, Heer. A Tropical Pith Helmet, First Pattern, by G.A. Hoffmann Helmfabrik Province of China Abwehr (Defence) was a military

Abwehr (Defence) was a military intelligence operation

every returning soldier was given dental treatment

they would be the recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross for bravery under fire (Simpson) and the Military Cross for gallantry in action (Duigan)

The blade demonstrates minor oxidation and running marks

Following the April 1906 earthquake

Germany, Heer. A Tropical Pith Helmet, First Pattern, by G.A. Hoffmann Helmfabrik Province of China Abwehr (Defence) was a military(Heer Tropenhelm, 1. Form). A first pattern Heer tropical pith helmet, constructed of pressed cork shell with a multi piece khaki tan cotton twill exterior liner. It features a central canister topped on the crown by a ventilation shaft hidden by a dome lined in identical cotton twill. The left side of the canister is pinned with a zink alloy insignia consisting of a black shield bearing a raised Heer style German national eagle, measuring 35 mm (w) x