Original German WWII 1942 Dated 2nd Model Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet by JHS with Badges - Size 54cm Martini-Henry Rifles The phone cord shows signs

The phone cord shows signs of period repair

and light wear to the canvas

It was organized into the 1st Guards Infantry Brigade which had the 1st and 2nd Regiments

This award is quite rare

Original German WWII 1942 Dated 2nd Model Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet by JHS with Badges - Size 54cm Martini-Henry Rifles The phone cord shows signsOriginal 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