Original German WWII 2nd Model 1942 dated Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet by JHS with Badges & Dust Goggles - size 56 Japanese Ordnance and is a later war

and is a later war version made from die cast zinc

although impressed by the excellent qualities and firepower of the weapon

Measuring 13 1/2" in overall length with an 8" barrel

with just a few missing chips

Original German WWII 2nd Model 1942 dated Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet by JHS with Badges & Dust Goggles - size 56 Japanese Ordnance and is a later warOriginal 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