Original German WWII 1942 dated First Model DAK Afrikakorps Sun Helmet with Badges U.S. Holsters Identical to the Boer War

Identical to the Boer War issue for the P-1899 saber

but it definitely shows wear

Adjustable up to size US 42"

He was also a “pathfinder” as evident in the patch found on the right sleeve of his Ike jacket

Original German WWII 1942 dated First Model DAK Afrikakorps Sun Helmet with Badges U.S. Holsters Identical to the Boer WarOriginal Item: Only One Set 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