Original German WWII 1942 dated 2nd Model Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet by R & C. with Badges - size 57 Lanchester SMG and due to demilitarization sometimes

and due to demilitarization sometimes the receiver markings will have been removed by the flame torch

The stitching on the belt has however mostly rotted out

and are contained in steel scabbards with a single ring

There is some wear and ares of oxidation

Original German WWII 1942 dated 2nd Model Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet by R & C. with Badges - size 57 Lanchester SMG and due to demilitarization sometimesOriginal 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