Original German Second Model WWII Afrikakorps Sun Helmet with Badges - Dated 1941 NATION The scabbard is also a

The scabbard is also a fine desirable example

Constructed of a black steel case construction enclosed Lantern Bulb behind glass with an adjustable steel hinged cover

it was developed by Rheinmetall-Borsig and put into service in 1936

various other markings include ERICSSON serials number and a phonetic alphabet/numerical data plate

presence of a knuckle guard

Original German Second Model WWII Afrikakorps Sun Helmet with Badges - Dated 1941 NATION The scabbard is also aOriginal 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