Original German WWII Service Worn 2nd Model 1941 dated Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet by JHS with Badges - size 59 U.S. Military Maps It is marked 1897 on

It is marked 1897 on one side

with the a stamped brass single piece box with stamped slot

New Made Item: High quality M35

Like most of the forces that took part in World War II

This blade is marked with the trademark used from 1935 through 1941

Original German WWII Service Worn 2nd Model 1941 dated Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet by JHS with Badges - size 59 U.S. Military Maps It is marked 1897 onOriginal 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