Original German WWII First Model DAK Kriegsmarine Administrative Official's Sun Pith Helmet in size 58 Russian Artwork & Posters Brand: Waltham

Brand: Waltham

Leadership of the squadron was passed to Major Floyd B

his whistle at the ready for signalling his troops to follow him "OVER THE TOP"

an ANTIQUE made in 1896

Most of the original paint is present

Original German WWII First Model DAK Kriegsmarine Administrative Official's Sun Pith Helmet in size 58 Russian Artwork & Posters Brand: WalthamOriginal Item: On first deployment to North Africa in 1941, Afrikakorps infantry were issued with the traditional European sun helmet known as Tropische Kopfbedeckung (Tropical Headwear), 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, and bore insignia to indicate the branch. There were several models made, with the first model like this