Original German WWII 1942 Dated First Model DAK Afrikakorps Sun Helmet by Helmfabrik W. & F.B.,N. with Badges - Size 57 British Field Gear The 28 companies were formed

The 28 companies were formed as seven distinct Engineer regiments

Here we have a charming cut glass wine decanter from the 19th century from the regiment's officer's mess with the Britannia cypher and the Regiment's name in scroll beneath

the majority of local knife makers have remained anonymous

L46 in Shed 3

Original German WWII 1942 Dated First Model DAK Afrikakorps Sun Helmet by Helmfabrik W. & F.B.,N. with Badges - Size 57 British Field Gear The 28 companies were formedOriginal 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