Original German Second Model WWII Afrikakorps Sun Helmet Category_Martini-Henry Parts History of the Savage 1861

History of the Savage 1861 Model

with the midshipman's name:

Item F10 as shown in picture

It does not include the black leather pouch usually attached to the rear nor the hanging straps

Most notably:

Original German Second Model WWII Afrikakorps Sun Helmet Category_Martini-Henry Parts History of the Savage 1861Original 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