Kriegsmarine Afrika Korp Pith Helmet 2nd Pattern

An original WW2 Kriegsmarine Afrika Korp Pith Helmet 2nd Pattern by Mayser Hutfabrik, lindenberg.  The body of the pith helmet is constructed in cork covered in olive drab felt, with a green leather chin strap.  The helmet includes two alloy stamped insignia, on the left side is the Kriegsmarine eagle in gold with a black background, and on the right side is the  National tri-color shield.  The interior of the helmet is lined with red felt, complete with a light tan leather sweatband which is marked “1942” and includes “M” logo for Mayser Hutfabrik, Lindenberg, complete with a size tag “57”.    The crown has an alloy grommet securing the ventilation cap complete with the maker’s mark.   The pith helmet is unworn, with no damage or moth holes in good condition great for any display.