Original German WWII 1942 Dated First Model DAK Afrikakorps Sun Helmet with Badges and Eye Shields - size 57 French Edged Weapons He would then shift to

He would then shift to looking from the top wire down to the rear wire

Size is a 56cm or US 7

It seems to be mostly functional

however no parts have really lost all their finish

From his uniform and insignia

Original German WWII 1942 Dated First Model DAK Afrikakorps Sun Helmet with Badges and Eye Shields - size 57 French Edged Weapons He would then shift toOriginal Item: Only One Available. 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