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Tropical pith helmet made in pressed cork for troops operating in Africa (DAK). The pith helmet is of the first issue and was introduced towards the end of 1941. There are double metal insignia.Inside, on the leather, there is the trademark of the manufacturer: "O.R.L.", while inside, on the back of the leather stripe, there are,ink printed, the production year (1941), the factory's name initial letters, and the size (57). Such helmets were used in theatres of war with warm climate including the Mediterranean and during the campaign of Italy. Very good conditions.
