Original German WWII 1942 First Model DAK Afrikakorps Sun Helmet by ITA with Army Badges and Eye Shields - Size 56 Manufacture Type_Original Items 44 for the

44 for the

After the war

The M-1952 Flak vest

very reminiscent of the German fire helmets in use at the time

especially France

Original German WWII 1942 First Model DAK Afrikakorps Sun Helmet by ITA with Army Badges and Eye Shields - Size 56 Manufacture Type_Original Items 44 for theOriginal 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 pith, had prominent ventilation holes in the crown, were khaki in color and bore two metal shields; on the right the national colors and