Original German WWII First Model DAK Kriegsmarine Administrative Official's Sun Pith Helmet in size 58 Russian Artwork & Posters the South African 1st Infantry

the South African 1st Infantry Division (commanded by Major-General George Brink) and the 22nd Guards Brigade

Brand: Waltham

Most of the original paint is present

It cycles well in single and double action

Original German WWII First Model DAK Kriegsmarine Administrative Official's Sun Pith Helmet in size 58 Russian Artwork & Posters the South African 1st InfantryOriginal Item: On first deployment to North Africa in 1941, Afrikakorps infantry were issued with the traditional European sun helmet known as Tropische Kopfbedeckung (Tropical Headwear), 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, and bore insignia to indicate the branch. There were several models made, with the first model like this