Original German WWII Second Model Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet by JHS with Badges - Dated 1942 Lock Assembly The shelter half is approximately

The shelter half is approximately 7' long by 5' wide

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and grip panels show serial number 11448

but to youth of all German military and paramilitary organizations

At any rate

Original German WWII Second Model Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet by JHS with Badges - Dated 1942 Lock Assembly The shelter half is approximatelyOriginal 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