Original German WWII 1942 Dated First Model DAK Afrikakorps Sun Helmet by G.A.H. Helmfabrik with Ultrasin Goggles - Size 54 British Militaria Phyllis Crawford

Phyllis Crawford

the Model 1860 Light Cavalry Sabre

shield breasted spread winged eagle with E Pluribus Unum ribbon banner in beak

was introduced in 1919

Original German WWII 1942 Dated First Model DAK Afrikakorps Sun Helmet by G.A.H. Helmfabrik with Ultrasin Goggles - Size 54 British Militaria Phyllis CrawfordOriginal 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