Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Mint First Pattern Officer’s Pith Helmet Eagle Insignia, by Gustav Brehmer Auction Archive It bears the seal of

It bears the seal of the Neumünster Polizei

and promotion in the Army

illustrating a domed pebbled Maltese Cross in the centre

both measuring 45 mm (w) x 210 mm (l)

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

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Mint First Pattern Officer’s Pith Helmet Eagle Insignia, by Gustav Brehmer Auction Archive It bears the seal of(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.