Original German WWII 1941 Dated 2nd Model Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet by JHS with Eye Shields - Size 59cm War of 1812 We would surmise that this

We would surmise that this shell spent some time on the battlefield before being recovered and brought home

Great condition with discernible colors

which is the basis for its "AA" on the shoulder patch

Feed System: Breech Loading Falling Hinged Block

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Original German WWII 1941 Dated 2nd Model Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet by JHS with Eye Shields - Size 59cm War of 1812 We would surmise that thisOriginal 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