Original German WWII 2nd Model 1942 dated Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet by JHS with Badges - size 57 Antique Flintlock Firearms Measures 17 inches in overall

Measures 17 inches in overall length

There is lacing in the back of the cap that can be loosened for a larger size

050 feet per second (930 m/s)

with some repairs made to the last inch or so of the forestock

Original German WWII 2nd Model 1942 dated Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet by JHS with Badges - size 57 Antique Flintlock Firearms Measures 17 inches in overallOriginal Item: 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 and on the left the