A 1942 Wehrmacht Afrika Korps Pith Helmet Auction GV Memorial Cross (727668 PTE

GV Memorial Cross (727668 PTE

his England General Registrar Office Certified Copy of an Entry of Death (number DXZ 067322)

wear and slight crazing evident in the leather

and 99% of silver gilt remaining

RFA on January 13

A 1942 Wehrmacht Afrika Korps Pith Helmet Auction GV Memorial Cross (727668 PTEA dated 1942, size 57, Wehrmacht Afrika Korps Summer helmet; solid construction with green felt exterior with red felt interior; dark leather band trim surrounding edge of helmet; matching leather chin strap; tan leather sweatband with maker marking R and post war marked Germany 7; interior held in place with period cotter pins; period use with only minimal cracking along the trim; interior and exterior show no mothing; overall shape near very fine.