Original German WWII 2nd Model Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet by J. H. Soffel with Eye Shields - Dated 1942 - Size 56 Sharps Rifle and cannot be re

and cannot be re

Perfect to make a “rig” for your collection with some gorgeous period-applied insignia

Known in German as “Sterbebilder”

with the original bluing faded to a gray patina from years of cleaning and service

The flag also comes with a copy of the 42nd Infantry Division history from World War II

Original German WWII 2nd Model Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet by J. H. Soffel with Eye Shields - Dated 1942 - Size 56 Sharps Rifle and cannot be reOriginal 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