WH (Heer) Tropical Pith Helmet Shields (Wappen- und Adlerschild für den Tropenhelm). In late 1940, with the impending German entrance into the North African campaign, tropical uniforms and equipment were quickly developed and issued in time for DAK personnel's arrival in Tripoli in February 1941. Originally the tropical uniforms were only intended for wear in North Africa but that was later expanded to include personnel serving in southern areas of continental Europe during the summer months. This is a pair of tropical pith helmet shields. The shields are constructed from tombak (Buntmetall) and complete with all prongs. Extremely rare and hard to find original 'Buntmetall' set in very good condition!