Original German WWII Service Worn First Model DAK Afrikakorps Sun Helmet with Eye Shields - size 57 German Holsters Overall length: 23 3/4“

Overall length: 23 3/4“

This piece would be the focal point of any Civil War collection

banner near excellent condition

These are the standard red color for artillery

which was not present in the U

Original German WWII Service Worn First Model DAK Afrikakorps Sun Helmet with Eye Shields - size 57 German Holsters Overall length: 23 3/4“Original 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