Original German WWII First Model DAK Afrikakorps Green Sun Helmet U.S. Equipment near the site of Tahoka

near the site of Tahoka

possibly for use in the Korean War

Hip width: 22"

Crossguard: 2"

Original German WWII First Model DAK Afrikakorps Green Sun Helmet U.S. Equipment near the site of TahokaOriginal Item: Only One Set 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 pith, had prominent ventilation holes in the crown, were khaki in color and bore two metal shields; on the right the national colors