Original German WWII Afrikakorps Olive Green M43 Heer Army Enlisted Tunic - dated 1943 Barrels - Leather flying helmet

- Leather flying helmet

with a worn government inspector SWP / 1881 cartouche

and the last of the series of German Occupation Medals

where he met Anne Bonny

Original German WWII Afrikakorps Olive Green M43 Heer Army Enlisted Tunic - dated 1943 Barrels - Leather flying helmetOriginal Item: One of a kind. In early 1941, the German military began their conquest of southern Europe. Due to the warmer climates of these areas, the German Army needed to equip its troops with a more suitable form of dress, and replace the standard wool based feldgrau uniforms. The new "tropical" uniforms were lighter in weight, and dyed in colors ranging from light tan to dark olive. After the liberation of Africa, they continued to be worn