Original German WWII 1941 dated 2nd Model Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet by JHS with Badges - size 58 Cannons & Mortars introduced in 1934

introduced in 1934

After escorting a convoy of LSMs and LCIs to Davao Gulf 15 May

The grip of the sword is wood wrapped with embossed silver

The interior of the cap is lined with what looks to be a cream colored cotton rayon blend

One of the most poignant letters came from a World War I holder of the Distinguished Service Cross who wrote to the Commandant in January 1943

Original German WWII 1941 dated 2nd Model Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet by JHS with Badges - size 58 Cannons & Mortars introduced in 1934Original 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