Original German WWII First Model Luftwaffe DAK Afrikakorps Tropical Sun Helmet with Eye Shields - Size 57 Category_MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly 3rd Battalion sent patrols through

3rd Battalion sent patrols through the Zonsche forest

The exterior metal finish is great

Overall this a very nice

Troopers of the 89th commanded by Capt

which is woven on the came blue material

Original German WWII First Model Luftwaffe DAK Afrikakorps Tropical Sun Helmet with Eye Shields - Size 57 Category_MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly 3rd Battalion sent patrols throughOriginal Item: On first deployment to North Africa in 1941, Afrikakorps troops were issued with the traditional European sun helmet known as Tropische Kopfbedeckung, 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 German eagle. There were