Original German WWII 1940 Dated First Model Luftwaffe DAK Afrikakorps Tropical Sun Helmet by C. Pose with Tinted Goggles - Size 54 U.S. Marines USMC The helmet features early pattern

The helmet features early pattern genuine double decals of of a Swas (hook cross) on the right

and was originally used to designate light infantry and cavalry units that were trained for rapid action in combat

This was the primary center for the manufacture of United States military firearms from 1777 until its closing in 1968

Dimensions:Blade Length: 25”Grip Length: 4 ¾”Total Length: 29 ¾”Scabbard Length: 25 ¼”

There is no maker marking stamped on the buckle

Original German WWII 1940 Dated First Model Luftwaffe DAK Afrikakorps Tropical Sun Helmet by C. Pose with Tinted Goggles - Size 54 U.S. Marines USMC The helmet features early patternOriginal Item: On first deployment to North Africa in 1941, Afrikakorps troops 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