Original German WWII First Model DAK Luftwaffe Tropical Sun Helmet with Goggles - Size 56 Schwarzlose MG The condition of the leather

The condition of the leather and stitching is great with no noticeable tears

It still has the classic shape

59mm much like the British changing from

Securing is done with a cloth strap that goes around the back of the helmet

Original German WWII First Model DAK Luftwaffe Tropical Sun Helmet with Goggles - Size 56 Schwarzlose MG The condition of the leatherOriginal Item: Only One Available. On the first deployment to North Africa in 1941, Afrika Korps infantry were issued with the traditional European sun helmet known as Tropische Kopfbedeckung, 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