Original German WWII 2nd Model 1942 dated Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet by JHS with Badges & Dust Goggles - size 56 Japanese Ordnance The top plastic shield is

The top plastic shield is fully intact

and is a later war version made from die cast zinc

where they passed you by an electric bulb

The side of the handle bears manufacturer code RRM

These weapons only possessed 2

Original German WWII 2nd Model 1942 dated Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet by JHS with Badges & Dust Goggles - size 56 Japanese Ordnance The top plastic shield isOriginal 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