Original German Second Model WWII Afrikakorps Sun Helmet U.S. Grenades Original Item: What a find

Original Item: What a find

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

as the risk of over cleaning can effect value

Half of the French Army

517th parachute regimental combat team

Original German Second Model WWII Afrikakorps Sun Helmet U.S. Grenades Original Item: What a findOriginal 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