Original German WWII 2nd Model 1942 dated Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet by JHS with Badges - size 60 Crimean War While in that position

While in that position

This one shows only minor wear

one surgical team was sent to Veghel to assist the Platoon of the 50th Field Hospital located there

This is definitely a buckle that saw significant use in service

The shell is maker marked with the stamping on the underside of the rim ZD76

Original German WWII 2nd Model 1942 dated Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet by JHS with Badges - size 60 Crimean War While in that positionOriginal 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