Original German WWII 1942 Dated First Model DAK Afrikakorps Sun Helmet by Helmfabrik W. & F.B.,N. with Eye Shields - Size 58 Hotchkiss MG It was at this time

It was at this time that all who had the hot tip on the “Queen Mary” paid off their bets

The interior of the helmet still has the original M31 leather liner with all eight of it's fingers intact and a repaired top tie

There is no external bridle on the flashpan and the letters IS are stamped into the lockplate

Garrison uniforms included olive drab uniforms with coat and tie which were distinct for officers and enlisted soldiers

along with the split pins

Original German WWII 1942 Dated First Model DAK Afrikakorps Sun Helmet by Helmfabrik W. & F.B.,N. with Eye Shields - Size 58 Hotchkiss MG It was at this timeOriginal 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