{"product_id":"reproduction-wwii-german-heer-tropical-pith-helmet-afrika-korps-style-tropenhelm-1944-marked","title":"Reproduction WWII German Heer Tropical Pith Helmet-Afrika Korps Style-Tropenhelm-1944 Marked","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReproduction of a WWII German Heer tropical pith helmet, commonly known as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTropenhelm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, patterned after the type of tropical headgear associated with German forces serving in North Africa, the Mediterranean and other warm-weather theaters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstructed with a tan cloth-covered pith-style body, wide brim, crown ventilation system, interior leather sweatband and leather chinstrap. Both sides retain reproduction metal insignia shields, including the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeer eagle and swastika shield\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on one side and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGerman national-color shield\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on the opposite side.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe underside of the brim is stamped \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“1944” and “56,”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e along with additional markings. These markings are considered reproduction markings and this helmet is being offered strictly as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epostwar reproduction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, not as an original WWII-issued helmet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe helmet has developed considerable age and wear, giving it an attractive display appearance. Exterior shows staining, discoloration, surface wear, scuffs and scattered fabric wear. The leather chinstrap exhibits significant age and deterioration. Interior shows additional staining, handling wear and age to the sweatband and lining. Please examine all photographs carefully for exact condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA great affordable display example for a WWII collection, reenactor display, military room, museum-style exhibit, theatrical\/film prop, or collector who wants the appearance of an original German tropical helmet without the expense of a wartime example.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold as a reproduction. No claim of WWII originality is made or implied.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50528910901325,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/8003E4BD-CF75-4022-9C3E-B6270773275E.jpg?v=1790352899","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/reproduction-wwii-german-heer-tropical-pith-helmet-afrika-korps-style-tropenhelm-1944-marked","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}