Original German WWII 2nd Model 1942 dated Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet with Badges Barrels We even stamp German WW2

We even stamp German WW2 era replicated makers marks with a 1940 date for added authenticity

It was stationed in Iraq as agreed with the Government of Iraq under the U

and the kashira (end cap) has detached from the end of the tsuka

units entered combat

The curved 32 1/2 inch long blade is solid

Original German WWII 2nd Model 1942 dated Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet with Badges Barrels We even stamp German WW2Original 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