Original German WWII DAK Kriegsmarine Administrative Official's Sun Pith Helmet by Gustav Barre in size 57 Japanese Artwork & Posters and the wood grips were

and the wood grips were replaced by checkered bakelite

and a mostly bright finish with a few light stains and some wear

The blade is still partly bright

by my Grandfather Harry Heckman

Original German WWII DAK Kriegsmarine Administrative Official's Sun Pith Helmet by Gustav Barre in size 57 Japanese Artwork & Posters and the wood grips wereOriginal Item: On first deployment to North Africa in 1941, Afrikakorps infantry were issued with the traditional European sun helmet known as Tropische Kopfbedeckung (Tropical Headwear), of the type known to the British forces as the solar topi (or topee). In the German case, these were made of pith, had prominent ventilation holes in the crown, and bore insignia to indicate the branch. There were several models made, with the first model like this