Original German WWII 1942 Dated 2nd Model Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet by JHS with Badges - Size 54cm Martini-Henry Rifles The brass grip and knuckle

The brass grip and knuckle guard retain about 80% of their original blackened finish and is blended with a lovely

The blade has most of the factory "sharpening"

It was organized into the 1st Guards Infantry Brigade which had the 1st and 2nd Regiments

Since “military-spec” watches were not issued to most troops

Inactivated on 15 July 1947

Original German WWII 1942 Dated 2nd Model Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet by JHS with Badges - Size 54cm Martini-Henry Rifles The brass grip and knuckleOriginal 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