Original German WWII First Model DAK Afrikakorps Sun Helmet with Army Badges - Size 56 nChannel most likely walnut or mahogany

most likely walnut or mahogany

Overall length 68" with finely carved wood stock decorated with bone inlays and brass studs

shots were fired

with a bright finish and very clear lands and grooves

whenever possible

Original German WWII First Model DAK Afrikakorps Sun Helmet with Army Badges - Size 56 nChannel most likely walnut or mahoganyOriginal 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