Original German WWII 1942 dated 2nd Model Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet by JHS with Badges - size 57 French Flags secured by a single flush

secured by a single flush screw on the back of the scabbard

Some attempts at repair were made in the past using glue

All parts completely correct and never messed with an fine untouched excellent example

There is a small chip in the edge at one point

Original German WWII 1942 dated 2nd Model Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet by JHS with Badges - size 57 French Flags secured by a single flushOriginal 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