Original German WWII First Model DAK Afrikakorps Sun Helmet by G.A.H. Helmfabrik with Eye Shields - size 57 U.S. Army Overall a nice service worn

Overall a nice service worn condition genuine M35 Single Decal Luftwaffe helmet

and in the same situation that Eisenhower found himself in

though it definitely does show age and deterioration

as the Vukanfiber is somewhat brittle

enabling it to reach a rate of fire of about 25 rounds per minute

Original German WWII First Model DAK Afrikakorps Sun Helmet by G.A.H. Helmfabrik with Eye Shields - size 57 U.S. Army Overall a nice service wornOriginal Item: Only One 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 and