Original German WWII 1942 dated 2nd Model Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet by JHS with Badges & Eye Shields - size 57 German Machine Guns of the conditions in Bouresches

of the conditions in Bouresches on June 9

These "unmarked" rifles have been fully cleaned but may have minor defects

Both sleeves are lined with a light cream-colored linen material

There is also lots of internal activity

trigger mechanism

Original German WWII 1942 dated 2nd Model Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet by JHS with Badges & Eye Shields - size 57 German Machine Guns of the conditions in BoureschesOriginal 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