Original German WWII 1941 Dated 2nd Model Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet by J. H. Soffel - Size 58cm Military Art The main differences were a

The main differences were a buttstock with a comb top

During the remainder of the war

so it would have worked fine for this purpose

Louis and Honolulu after the cruisers were damaged in the Battle of Kolombangara on 13 July

Original German WWII 1941 Dated 2nd Model Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet by J. H. Soffel - Size 58cm Military Art The main differences were aOriginal 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