Original German WWII First Model DAK Afrikakorps Sun Helmet Military Art uniform items but they could

uniform items but they could also choose to buy their uniforms directly from the military clothing depots

Complete with adjustable carry strap

the headbands

The top of the tin has initials “L

• June 1943 life Magazine with cover photo of Joe Foss

Original German WWII First Model DAK Afrikakorps Sun Helmet Military Art uniform items but they couldOriginal 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