Original German WWII First Model DAK Afrikakorps Sun Helmet with Badges - Size 55 Beretta This is a very nice

This is a very nice "salty" service worn cutout central swas (hook cross) insignia from a WWII German NSDAP Reichsdienstflagge (State Service Flag)

The military class of the Pour le Mérite became extinct as a result of Kaiser William II's abdication as king of Prussia and German Emperor on 9 November 1918

There are over a dozen documents

other countries adapted items such as this paper helmet

The sides of the action have some lovely foliate engraving

Original German WWII First Model DAK Afrikakorps Sun Helmet with Badges - Size 55 Beretta This is a very niceOriginal 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 cork, had prominent ventilation holes in the crown, were khaki in color and bore two metal shields; on the right the national colors and