Original German WWII First Model DAK Afrikakorps Sun Helmet with Reproduction SS Badges Russian/Soviet Militaria After a rest period in

After a rest period in January 1945

This is a genuine WWI U

leather is supple and shows only light age size 56

The Single bar guard simulates a twisted rope rising to a magnificent EAGLE HEAD POMMEL

with 2 pads still present

Original German WWII First Model DAK Afrikakorps Sun Helmet with Reproduction SS Badges Russian/Soviet Militaria After a rest period inOriginal Item: On first deployment to North Africa in 1941, Afrikakorps infantry were issued with the traditional European sun helmet known as Tropische Kopfbedeckung, 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 German eagle. There were