Original German WWII 2nd Model 1942 dated Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet with Badges Barrels and one tear about 4

and one tear about 4 inches long

which fell on 14 June 1982

units entered combat

Ammunition Type: Lead Ball & Powder

but also oxidation and wear

Original German WWII 2nd Model 1942 dated Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet with Badges Barrels and one tear about 4Original Item: On first deployment to North Africa in 1941, Afrikakorps infantry were issued with the traditional European sun helmet known as Tropische Kopfbedeckung (Tropical headgear), of the type known to the British forces as the solar topi (or topee). In the German case, these were made of pith, had prominent ventilation holes in the crown, were khaki in color and bore two metal shields; on the right the national colors and on the left the