Original German WWII Deutsches Afrika Korps DAK 1943 Dated M41 Tropical Field Cap by Bayerische Mützen-Fabrik - Size 53 German Awards Medals Badges Insignia so this is definitely a

so this is definitely a WWII era item

The model 1894 was a further refinement of the earlier "New Safety" Model 1889

The base is marked: 3 DUMMY CARTRIDGE MK 6/50 CAL and HMC 1944 (with USN Anchor)

This brought the Cross in line with awards of other German States like Prussia with the Iron Cross

Original German WWII Deutsches Afrika Korps DAK 1943 Dated M41 Tropical Field Cap by Bayerische Mützen-Fabrik - Size 53 German Awards Medals Badges Insignia so this is definitely aOriginal Item: Only One Available. In late 1940, with the impending German entrance into the North African campaign, tropical uniforms headgear and equipment were quickly developed and issued in time for DAK, Deutsches Afrika Korps, (German Africa Corps), personnels arrival in Tripoli in February 1941. The M41 Tropeneinheitsfeldmtze (tropical field cap) was introduced in early 1941 and design of the cap was loosely based on the Mountain Troopers,