Original Italian WWII North African Campaign M1928 Tropical Sun Pith Helmet with Plate U.S. Machine Guns Holsters by this maker are

Holsters by this maker are very rare

The jacket being made of far sturdier material

One third (about 200 men) of the battalion was destroyed

The binocs are marked on left side of eye piece:

He got a job as an English broadcaster for German Propaganda Radio English Service

Original Italian WWII North African Campaign M1928 Tropical Sun Pith Helmet with Plate U.S. Machine Guns Holsters by this maker areOriginal Item: Only One available. This is an excellent condition example of an Italian model 1928 tropical sun helmet (first version pre WW2). Overall a hard to find display helmet of an item used during the North African campaign by an Italian officer who most probably came under the command of Rommel's Africa Korps. This examples is offered in excellent condition, complete with metal helmet plate, correct wire vents, chinstrap, and complete liner.