A First Model Wehrmacht Pith Helmet 1942 GTRexclude 1917 with the 9th Infantry

1917 with the 9th Infantry Brigade

generally very fine or better

During World War II he served as a Temporary Major in the Royal Artillery and after being relieved from active duty due to age he joined the 7th Wilts Home Guard as a Trooper and served with them for the remainder of the war

Footnote: 0-692796 1st Lieutenant Edward C

while his mother was forwarded his Memorial Cross on the 23rd

A First Model Wehrmacht Pith Helmet 1942 GTRexclude 1917 with the 9th InfantryA 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.