Original German WWII 1942 dated 2nd Model Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet by JHS with Badges - size 57 French Flags with a fantastic patina

with a fantastic patina

There is a small chip in the edge at one point

Some attempts at repair were made in the past using glue

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

possibly to increase accuracy

Original German WWII 1942 dated 2nd Model Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet by JHS with Badges - size 57 French Flags with a fantastic patinaOriginal 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