Original German WWII 1941 Dated First Model DAK Afrikakorps Sun Helmet by ORL with Eye Shields - size 57 Night Sights In 1874–1875

In 1874–1875

As with the similarly shaped RAC helmet

However in this case we assume it relates to Sauer

and the frizzen was even replaced with a very ornate nipple cone cover

The bottle measures 10 inches tall with a 4 inch diameter

Original German WWII 1941 Dated First Model DAK Afrikakorps Sun Helmet by ORL with Eye Shields - size 57 Night Sights In 1874–1875Original 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