Original German Second Model WWII Afrikakorps Sun Helmet with Badges - Dated 1942 Cannons "Take the gas masks

"Take the gas masks

that he may enjoy LONG LIFE

Awards: Distinguished Unit Citation - 18-27 Dec 44

the lowest of the low

Original German Second Model WWII Afrikakorps Sun Helmet with Badges - Dated 1942 Cannons "Take the gas masksOriginal Item: On first deployment to North Africa in 1941, Afrikakorps infantry were issued with the traditional European sun helmet known as Tropische Kopfbedeckung, 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 German eagle. There were