Original Italian WWII North African Campaign M1928 Tropical Sun Pith Helmet with Plate U.S. Machine Guns One third (about 200 men)

One third (about 200 men) of the battalion was destroyed

which had a crease along the top)

Each side pouch has belt loops to secure the set at the waist

into the last couple of inches

Original Italian WWII North African Campaign M1928 Tropical Sun Pith Helmet with Plate U.S. Machine Guns One third (about 200 men)Original Item: Only One available. This is an excellent condition example of an Italian model 1928 tropical sun helmet (first version pre WW2). Overall a hard to find display helmet of an item used during the North African campaign by an Italian officer who most probably came under the command of Rommel's Africa Korps. This examples is offered in excellent condition, complete with metal helmet plate, correct wire vents, chinstrap, and complete liner.