Original German WWII 1941 Dated First Model DAK Afrikakorps Sun Helmet with Ultrasin Goggles - Size 57 Category_Martini-Henry Accessories Once in England the 501st

Once in England the 501st became a permanent attachment of the 101st Airborne Division and was a vital part of that famous unit for the duration of World War II

Assmann & Söhne was partially licensed in the organization

however the wool construction and style definitely indicate that it is from the WWI Period

and unfortunately has no markings that we can see

The closure is marked frn41

Original German WWII 1941 Dated First Model DAK Afrikakorps Sun Helmet with Ultrasin Goggles - Size 57 Category_Martini-Henry Accessories Once in England the 501stOriginal Item: Only One Available. 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