Original German WWII 2nd Model 1942 dated Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet by JHS with Badges - size 57 Military Maps It was quiet

It was quiet

Original Item: Shades of Steve McQueen with his BAR in China before WWII wearing this "cupcake" style head gear

The smooth bore barrel is 51" in length giving an overall length of 65"

with some plating lifting along the edges

and fits the scabbard nicely

Original German WWII 2nd Model 1942 dated Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet by JHS with Badges - size 57 Military Maps It was quietOriginal Item: 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 on the left the