Original German WWII 1942 Dated First Model DAK Afrikakorps Sun Helmet with Badges and Eye Shields - size 57 Multi Nation Flags Over the false vest was

Over the false vest was a dark blue shell with 14 buttons on either side of the shell

but it now sported two lower patch pockets and a single breast pocket on the left side

Warhead diameter: 160 mm

The knife retains its original leather scabbard which is in lovely condition as well

The cock is in great shape

Original German WWII 1942 Dated First Model DAK Afrikakorps Sun Helmet with Badges and Eye Shields - size 57 Multi Nation Flags Over the false vest wasOriginal 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