Original German WWII 2nd Model Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet by J. H. Soffel with Eye Shields - Dated 1942 - Size 56 U.S. Antique Guns Unfortunately a majority of it

Unfortunately a majority of it is far too faded to read

It is also regularly required to be worn by a short list of other units

Once the grenade is thrown

It features a most pleasing Arabesque design on both sides with frosted background

having earned five good conduct badges

Original German WWII 2nd Model Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet by J. H. Soffel with Eye Shields - Dated 1942 - Size 56 U.S. Antique Guns Unfortunately a majority of itOriginal 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