Original German WWII DAK Afrikakorps Pioneer EM-NCO Overseas Cap by Hans Brandt - dated 1942 - Size 53 MG 34 Reciever Assembly which the 17th was eventually

which the 17th was eventually amalgamated into

but sturdy counterattacks succeeded in driving the enemy out with serious losses

which they inherited when they were federalized

The satin crown of the cap is marked with the maker: Bell UNIFORM COMPANY of HOUSTON

The barrel and most fittings of the gun are also marked with the number 42

Original German WWII DAK Afrikakorps Pioneer EM-NCO Overseas Cap by Hans Brandt - dated 1942 - Size 53 MG 34 Reciever Assembly which the 17th was eventuallyOriginal Item: Only One Available. The second most predominant item of Heer tropical soft headgear was based on the M 34 38 overseas cap, nicknamed in German army slang as Schiffchen, or literally "little ship" as it resembled an up turned row boat. It lacked a peak or visor, and was made in the same cotton as the M 40 'Afrikamtze' cap. The production of these also started in 1940. The schiffchen utilized the same brown enameled stock for the vent