Original German WWII 2nd Model Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet by J. H. Soffel with Eye Shields - Dated 1942 - Size 56 Sharps Rifle and is marked with MOD

and is marked with MOD 76 079105 on the rear right receiver

The flag also comes with a copy of the 42nd Infantry Division history from World War II

with the original bluing faded to a gray patina from years of cleaning and service

Research might possibly be able to identify the maker

The bipod is also marked dfb for Gustloff Werke

Original German WWII 2nd Model Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet by J. H. Soffel with Eye Shields - Dated 1942 - Size 56 Sharps Rifle and is marked with MODOriginal 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