Afrika Corp 2nd edition Pith Helmet

[Sapperb]

Good day Everyone,
Didn't know where to post this. This Pith Helmet is closer to cloth than steel. I have had this for many, many years. from what i understand, this is a late period type/2nd Edition Pith Helmet., Heer. Open to comments and advice.

[Bob Lyons]

Looks like an early green one to me... am I missing something ??

[Kohima]

And may have had Luftwaffe insignia fitted at one time…
Nice, early one, as Bob says.

[Sapperb]

Thanks. ya thats why you guys are the SME's. I was told long ago it was a late one.

[rbminis]

I was told long ago it was a late one.

Later ones are made from more of a felt material.
Ralph.

[Bob Lyons]

I believe the early green exmples are a bit hard to find now... nice pick up.

Here is one I owned some years back...

Bob

[Bob Lyons]

And a tan example from my collection, and as Ralph said, the felt versions are regarded as the later war versions.

Bob