Original German WWII Heer 2nd Model Tropical Sun Helmet by J.H. Soffel, 1942 Dated, Size 56 ZB 26-ZB 30 It is difficult to remove

It is difficult to remove the sword from the scabbard so exercise caution

with a sharply curved 4 1/2 inch long edge on the axe head

though it does show significant use

but we have not been able to identify as to what unit

000 rifles and carbines were manufactured during that period

Original German WWII Heer 2nd Model Tropical Sun Helmet by J.H. Soffel, 1942 Dated, Size 56 ZB 26-ZB 30 It is difficult to removeOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an original German WWII Heer 2nd Model tropical sun helmet manufactured by J. H. Soffel, dated 1942 and marked size 56. It retains its complete olive khaki felt covering, national and Heer shield insignia, leather chinstrap, edge trim, green felt underside, leather liner, red felt interior support, and vent assembly. German troops serving in tropical climates were issued the Tropische Kopfbedeckung (Tropical