Germany. A Kriegsmarine Pith Helmet Eagle Auction Archive the edge of the Busby

the edge of the Busby trimmed in a strip of black patent

Höller Solingen"

also in black (Waffen Amt = Army's Acceptance Code)

one of the most sought-after

204 Advanced Flying School since July 1948

Germany. A Kriegsmarine Pith Helmet Eagle Auction Archive the edge of the BusbyAn example of a Kriegsmarine tropical pith helmet; constructed of heavily gilded bronze; depicting a large national eagle standing atop a wreathed mobile swastika that has been painted blue; one large vertical pin on the reverse for placement onto the helmet; marked G. B. for Gustav Brehmer on the reverse; measuring 108 mm (w) x 53 mm (h); in overall better than very fine condition.