Original German WWII 1942 dated 2nd Model Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet by JHS with Badges - size 57 Japanese Navy This is a very good

This is a very good lightly used condition early HJ Fahrtenmesser (trip knife)

There are 3 Seppa (spacers) around the cross guard to keep the fit tight and they are inleted for the scabbard lock

showing that the fittings are in fact solid nickel silver

Waist Gunner: Pete Nicoliasen

however the front is still present

Original German WWII 1942 dated 2nd Model Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet by JHS with Badges - size 57 Japanese Navy This is a very goodOriginal 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