Original German WWII First Model DAK Afrikakorps Sun Helmet with Badges - Size 55 Fusee Spring & Cover Only One Set Available: This

Only One Set Available: This is an excellent condition complete fighter pilot set from World War Two which consists of the following items:

especially the barrel near the cap bolster

This very nice example features a standard 7 1/2" barrel and partially matching serial number 59747 on most parts

The 5th AF served occupation duty in South Korea and Japan directly after the Korean War

secured behind the helmet as was often done

Original German WWII First Model DAK Afrikakorps Sun Helmet with Badges - Size 55 Fusee Spring & Cover Only One Set Available: ThisOriginal Item: Only One Available. 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 cork, had prominent ventilation holes in the crown, were khaki in color and bore two metal shields; on the right the national colors and