Original German WWII 1941 First Model DAK Afrikakorps Sun Helmet with Army Badges German Badges & Signs Many helmets with this type

Many helmets with this type of chin strap were later converted to the M18 standard

The Austrians chose the edelweiss flower as their symbol in 1907 and this eventually became the universal emblem worn by all mountain troops

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Something we don't see very often but in it's day was a vital piece of equipment for every household

This flamethrower was hydro tested

Original German WWII 1941 First Model DAK Afrikakorps Sun Helmet with Army Badges German Badges & Signs Many helmets with this typeOriginal 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