Original German Second Model WWII Afrikakorps Sun Helmet U.S. Grenades " in script and the

" in script and the barrel has an armory inventory date stamped into it of 1849 (a typical German habit)

" consisting of 12 pockets to hold Springfield rifle stripper clips and 3 pockets for pistol ammunition with shoulder belt and brass adjustment buckle

There is a black leather slide and the stem is covered in silver bullion

as the risk of over cleaning can effect value

Original German Second Model WWII Afrikakorps Sun Helmet U.S. Grenades " in script and theOriginal 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