Original German WWII 2nd Model 1942 dated Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet by J.H. Soffel with Badges and Ultrasin Goggles & Pouch - Size 56 Spanish Militaria The stitching near the bottom

The stitching near the bottom is undone and there is crazing across the leather

This helmet features an oxide plated steel frontplate (wappen)

which looks to be from various cleaning agents and polishes used over the years

The long locket / throat is marked on the outer side with the Royal Monogram of Franz Joseph I of Austria

Original German WWII 2nd Model 1942 dated Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet by J.H. Soffel with Badges and Ultrasin Goggles & Pouch - Size 56 Spanish Militaria The stitching near the bottomOriginal 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