Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Mint First Pattern Officer’s Pith Helmet Eagle Insignia, by Gustav Brehmer Auction Archive wear evident in the black

wear evident in the black wool where it butts the top of the crown)

obverse centre Pisan cross in white enamels

and are secured shut via a flap that extends over the opening

It bears the seal of the Neumünster Polizei

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Mint First Pattern Officer’s Pith Helmet Eagle Insignia, by Gustav Brehmer Auction Archive wear evident in the black(Kriegsmarine groer Helmadler fr den weien Tropenhelm). Constructed of gilded zink alloy, the obverse consisting of an enlarged Kriegsmarine eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastikas, the reverse retaining its original downward pointing prong for pith helmet attachment, maker marked with the logo of Gustav Brehmer, Markneukirchen, measuring 105 mm (w) x 54 mm (h), a rare early and maker marked example in near mint condition.