Original German WWII Unissued 2nd Model 1942 dated Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet by JHS with Badges - size 56 MG 15 a pentagon whose points lie

a pentagon whose points lie on an imaginary circle 2 1/8 inches (5

These remained in service throughout WWII

Approximately 18mm in diameter

French maker displayed on the interior crown

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Original German WWII Unissued 2nd Model 1942 dated Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet by JHS with Badges - size 56 MG 15 a pentagon whose points lieOriginal 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