Original German WWII Service Worn 2nd Model 1942 dated Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet by JHS with Badges - Size 56 Category_Snider Rifles & Bayonets The war in the Pacific

The war in the Pacific was raging ultimately drawing closer to a nuclear response and Japan's unconditional surrender

The compass appears to possibly be an aftermarket or private purchase type similar to the US issued items which were sourced in Occupied Japan to expedite equipping troops during the Korean War

This is a nice service used pair of WWII Airborne Jump Boots

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Original German WWII Service Worn 2nd Model 1942 dated Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet by JHS with Badges - Size 56 Category_Snider Rifles & Bayonets The war in the PacificOriginal 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