Original German WWII Unissued 2nd Model 1942 dated Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet by JTA with Badges - size 53 ger Kapfen Austria

Kapfen Austria

each map has a sewn selvage hem around all four sides to prevent fraying

Behind the wireless operator were the two spars for the wing

the grips changed to checkered bakelite

11th airborne patch to left shoulder with fantastic white stitching

Original German WWII Unissued 2nd Model 1942 dated Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet by JTA with Badges - size 53 ger Kapfen AustriaOriginal 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