Original German WWII First Model DAK Afrikakorps Sun Helmet with Badges - Size 55 Fusee Spring & Cover especially the barrel near the

especially the barrel near the cap bolster

The decals painted on the sides are for the First United States Army

some of which translate to "For Bravery"

secured behind the helmet as was often done

Barrel is original and has not been deactivated

Original German WWII First Model DAK Afrikakorps Sun Helmet with Badges - Size 55 Fusee Spring & Cover especially the barrel near theOriginal 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 cork, had prominent ventilation holes in the crown, were khaki in color and bore two metal shields; on the right the national colors and