Original German WWII First Model DAK Afrikakorps Sun Helmet with Badges Dated 1941 - Size 56 British Lancer which operated under the "2nd

which operated under the "2nd Train Headquarters and Military Police" during WWI

This is a really nice untouched example straight out of the family home where it was displayed for almost 150 years

The M-1940 Identification Tag (Stock Number 74-T-60) is issued to troops

The wood however has a great patina

Original German WWII First Model DAK Afrikakorps Sun Helmet with Badges Dated 1941 - Size 56 British Lancer which operated under the "2ndOriginal 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