Original German WWII 1941 First Model DAK Afrikakorps Sun Helmet with Army Badges British Artwork & Posters In very nice display condition

In very nice display condition showing only slight use and storage wear

Civilian reports reached Headquarters that a huge flack position on the outskirts of Theissen

Liner is complete and very good condition

The unit was awarded another Distinguished Unit Citation for this action in which 11 of the 37 B-24s it despatched were MIA

As the war progressed the design was further simplified to decrease production time

Original German WWII 1941 First Model DAK Afrikakorps Sun Helmet with Army Badges British Artwork & Posters In very nice display conditionOriginal Item: On first deployment to North Africa in 1941, Afrikakorps infantry were issued with the traditional European sun helmet known as Tropische Kopfbedeckung, 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 German eagle. There were