Original German WWII 1941 Dated First Model DAK Afrikakorps Sun Helmet with Ultrasin Goggles - Size 55 Military Maps It is edged in leather

It is edged in leather which indicates that this is later production kepi

This is a very good example of the Fusil Gras Modèle 1874 M80

"Sturmgruppen" bomber-destroying heavy fighters and escorting "Begleitgruppen"

Crossed Roer River on 28 February

Original German WWII 1941 Dated First Model DAK Afrikakorps Sun Helmet with Ultrasin Goggles - Size 55 Military Maps It is edged in leatherOriginal 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