Germany, Heer. A Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Africa Corps Pith Helmet, C. 1942 certificate_of_authenticity Military Service Act (numbered PC

Military Service Act (numbered PC 920134)

Knight Grand Cross (GCVO) in 1932 and was Naval Aide-de-camp to the King from 1934 to 1936

the obverse depicts a laurel wreath encircling a medallion

Wernitz was credited with his 100th aerial victory

measuring 34mm

Germany, Heer. A Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Africa Corps Pith Helmet, C. 1942 certificate_of_authenticity Military Service Act (numbered PC(Deutsches Afrika Korps Tropenhelm). Instituted 1940. Second Pattern. Constructed of dried pith, with an olive green felt exterior and red felt interior. It consists of a large dome with a large vented squatchee at the top, and with a large brim around the helmet. The brim is trimmed with a thin strip of dark green faux leather, and is covered on the underside by a green cotton liner. It is decorated by a matching olive green trim surrounding the edge