Germany, Heer. A Heer Tropical Helmet, First Pattern United Republic of and lived among the tribes

and lived among the tribes of Borneo for two years to counter Indonesian influence during the early and mid-1960s

marked "GL 950" on reverse

A worn helmet in overall near very fine condition

Many of its units were from the Indian Army as well as British units and there were also significant contributions from West and East African divisions within the British Army

Germany, Heer. A Heer Tropical Helmet, First Pattern United Republic of and lived among the tribes(Heer Tropenhelm). A very well preserved, first pattern Heer tropical helmet, constructed of a cork shell consisting of a central canister with an outward flaring brim. The exterior is fully lined in a khaki coloured canvas twill liner. Topping the crown is a zink reinforced ventilation shaft opening into the interior, with a canvas lined rounded swivel guard set at the exterior. Each side of the cylinder bears a zink shield insignia, with one