Original German WWII Service Worn First Model DAK Afrikakorps Sun Helmet with Eye Shields - size 57 French Helmets Its length approximates 16 inches

Its length approximates 16 inches and has a mass of nearly 2 lbs

- Stock is in very good condition

so it looks like the wrist area had some dents / nicks sanded out

The presence of an original Battle of Crete Iron Cross certificate signed by Kurt Student elevates this grouping into an entirely different category

Original German WWII Service Worn First Model DAK Afrikakorps Sun Helmet with Eye Shields - size 57 French Helmets Its length approximates 16 inchesOriginal 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