Germany, Dak. A Ii Pattern German Africa Corps (Deutsches Afrikakorps) Tropical Helmet By R&M Wegener Auction sewn upon a forest green

sewn upon a forest green wool backer

he received the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross

A 1936 Tag der Arbeit badge

extensive oxidation evident on both sides)

1941 at RAF Charmy Down and was known as the "City of Windsor" squadron

Germany, Dak. A Ii Pattern German Africa Corps (Deutsches Afrikakorps) Tropical Helmet By R&M Wegener Auction sewn upon a forest green(Deutsches Afrikakorps Troppenhelm). This is an extremely well preserved Africa Corps tropical helmet, solidly constructed of an olive green felt exterior with interior red felt liner and magnetic metal structural reinforcement. The top of the helmet is flanked by zink shields, each measuring 36 mm (w) x 42 mm (h), with the left shield depicting a German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, and the right shield displaying the German national