Original German WWII 1941 Dated 2nd Model Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet by J. H. Soffel with Badges - Size 59cm Russian Antique Guns The fastening was two gilt

The fastening was two gilt plates with the Royal Crest joined by a snake hook inscribed “UBIQUE”

with some areas of light staining from oxidation in a few areas

The missteps and problems of the WAACs

32-20 caliber

on the latch

Original German WWII 1941 Dated 2nd Model Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet by J. H. Soffel with Badges - Size 59cm Russian Antique Guns The fastening was two giltOriginal 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