Germany, Luftaffe. A Tropical Helmet, Rare Olive-Drab Version with Goggles, by ORL Auction bearing “Suomen Kansalta 1941” on

bearing “Suomen Kansalta 1941” on reverse

the bottom right bearing a shield with provincial crests

82 mm x 135 mm

as was documented in the London Gazette of June 23

measuring 61 mm (w) x 121 mm (l) x 20 mm (h)

Germany, Luftaffe. A Tropical Helmet, Rare Olive-Drab Version with Goggles, by ORL Auction bearing “Suomen Kansalta 1941” on(Luftwaffe Tropenhelm). A very well preserved Luftwaffe Tropenhelm (tropical helmet), constructed of a rigid cork frame. The exterior is fully lined in a multi panel, olive drab, cotton blended exterior liner. The canister is topped by a dome, similarly lined in identical material, with three openings to facilitate ventilation. Pinned to the right side of the canister is a aluminum insignia consisting of a shield executed in a red, white (substituted