Original German WWII 2nd Model 1942 dated Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet by JHS with Badges - size 57 Century On 15 December 1870

On 15 December 1870

The scabbard was usually issued with the M3 fighting knife

Formed part of 2d Armored Division’s spearhead during Cobra breakout in late July

This is an absolutely original Model 1850 Staff and Field Officer's Sword with half basket brass hilt decorated with pierced floral decorations

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Original German WWII 2nd Model 1942 dated Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet by JHS with Badges - size 57 Century On 15 December 1870Original 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