Original German WWII Unissued 2nd Model 1942 dated Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet by JHS with Badges - size 56 ger This example bears serial number

This example bears serial number CB 1706 on the barrel and stock

the first of this type that we have had

The 91st was part of the 439th Troop Carrier Group

An incredible Koren War era USN Pilot's complete flight gear offered in very good to excellent condition

Saint-Mihiel and the Meuse-Argonne

Original German WWII Unissued 2nd Model 1942 dated Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet by JHS with Badges - size 56 ger This example bears serial numberOriginal Item: On their first deployment to North Africa in 1941, the 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