Original German WWII 2nd Model Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet with Badges - Size 55 MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly We can also see that

We can also see that there was some staining in the past on the reversed that was cleaned away

and with a clear U

which concluded in 1908

but the original finish is very well retained

The arms of the cross

Original German WWII 2nd Model Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet with Badges - Size 55 MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly We can also see thatOriginal 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