Original German WWII 1942 dated 2nd Model Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet by JHS with Badges - size 57 French Flags Upon cessation of hostilities

Upon cessation of hostilities

The also has matching Orange-gelb (Orange-yellow) piping along the top edge and flanking either side of the band

All parts completely correct and never messed with an fine untouched excellent example

with a fantastic patina

Original German WWII 1942 dated 2nd Model Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet by JHS with Badges - size 57 French Flags Upon cessation of hostilitiesOriginal 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