Original German WWII 2nd Model 1942 dated Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet by JHS with Badges & Dust Goggles - size 56 British Awards Medals Badges Insignia The condition leads us to

The condition leads us to believe that it was never actually issued or used in combat

was wounded during the drop and had to be evacuated

- One 13th Waffen SS Mountain Division "Handschar" (1st Croatian) Stick Pin

they are often made from other metals

It looks like they are LONDON proofs

Original German WWII 2nd Model 1942 dated Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet by JHS with Badges & Dust Goggles - size 56 British Awards Medals Badges Insignia The condition leads us toOriginal 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