Original German WWII First Model DAK Afrikakorps Sun Helmet with Eye Shields - Size 58 Magazines The 135th swept south of

The 135th swept south of Paris

It is possible however that this is just some staining in the grain

The chin strap is attached with the standard pebbled silvered buttons on either side of the cap

perfect to fill that missing spot in your M1 Helmet collection

This order specifically says the nomenclature of this firearm shall be 'moschetto mod

Original German WWII First Model DAK Afrikakorps Sun Helmet with Eye Shields - Size 58 Magazines The 135th swept south ofOriginal 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