Original German WWII 2nd Model Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet with Eye Shields - size 54 WWII Bavarian Prince Regent Luitpold Jubilee

Bavarian Prince Regent Luitpold Jubilee Medal 1905

with characteristic chamois-covered

and a stacked leather handle for better grip

The 504th was then relieved of its active defense of the Rhine and was directed to patrol the area north of Cologne until 1 May 1945

Original German WWII 2nd Model Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet with Eye Shields - size 54 WWII Bavarian Prince Regent Luitpold JubileeOriginal 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