Original German WWII Service Worn First Model DAK Afrikakorps Sun Helmet with Badges - dated 1941 Spanish Flags - Weight varied by manufacturer

- Weight varied by manufacturer from 19-24 pounds

The exterior of this German helmet retains much of the original black paint

which was made to Commemorate their service in Africa

A very interesting piece of Naval history

Lauterjung & Co

Original German WWII Service Worn First Model DAK Afrikakorps Sun Helmet with Badges - dated 1941 Spanish Flags - Weight varied by manufacturerOriginal Item: On first deployment to North Africa in 1941, Afrikakorps infantry 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