British Pith Helmet Dated 1942 Luftwaffe Daggers and Swords weighing in at 14lbs

weighing in at 14lbs

They are also marked for JES which stands for Japanese Engineering Standards

Below the crossguard is a clamshell embellished with a large Imperial eagle

A highly interesting document grouping for a soldier who held multiple roles in the service and participated in special operations of the SS

British Pith Helmet Dated 1942 Luftwaffe Daggers and Swords weighing in at 14lbsBritish Pith Helmet Dated 1942 This is a good example of a British wartime pith helmet. These helmets were made of a hardened cork material, covered in khaki cotton drill material. Underneath this is lined in a silver foil to reflect the tropical sun. You can actually see a hint of this silver foil if you look inside, at the center of the cap. The top of the cap has a ventilation button. There is the khaki colored center band as well. There is one