Original German WWII 2nd Model Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet by APN Dated 1942 - Size 58 Spanish American War Accompanying the helmet is a

Accompanying the helmet is a fine example of a very scarce Hood Rubber Company Low Pressure Helmet Liner

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and also on the interior lining of the cap where the badge pin comes into contact with it

The fitting however is worn

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Original German WWII 2nd Model Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet by APN Dated 1942 - Size 58 Spanish American War Accompanying the helmet is aOriginal 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