Original German WWII 1941 First Model DAK Afrikakorps Sun Helmet with Army Badges DVD This weapon was found in

This weapon was found in 2003 among those recovered from the Kathmandu Nepal in the Palace of Lagan Silikana and has only recently been restored for display and sale

all original parts are present

This garrison cap was issued to an artillery trooper as evident by the red (faded to pink) piping

designed by the Consolidated Aircraft Company of San Diego

Original German WWII 1941 First Model DAK Afrikakorps Sun Helmet with Army Badges DVD This weapon was found inOriginal Item: On first deployment to North Africa in 1941, Afrikakorps 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 German eagle. There were