Original German WWII 1941 First Model DAK Afrikakorps Sun Helmet with Army Badges Spanish Flags The second major change was

The second major change was a new scabbard

but this still makes a very stunning display piece

NAPOLEON BONAPARTE himself complained that this was against the "Spirit of War"

providing anti-parachute defence and frontline coastal defence

Original German WWII 1941 First Model DAK Afrikakorps Sun Helmet with Army Badges Spanish Flags The second major change wasOriginal Item: On first deployment to North Africa in 1941, Afrikakorps infantry were issued with the traditional European sun helmet known as Tropische Kopfbedeckung, 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 German eagle. There were