Ok, just came back from the local show today and picked up a few really nice items.

Up here is a nice clean 1st model Tropical Pith Helmet. Asked my friend how much and the price was CHEAP!!!! So I grabbed it without asking any questions or looking too closely.

Later as I was settling up I noticed that… hmmm…somethings not right. What is the "Made in Germany" stamp on the leather liner. I went to put it back and was told that actually this is not uncommon. Back in the 70’s these leftover but original lids were sold and imported into the US and thus requiring the stamp.

The helmet looks 100% legit to me otherwise and for the price, if it is original I could care less…

Any thoughts?

Michael

P.S. Mods: If this belongs in the cloth headgear section. Please move.

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