Original Excellent German WWII 1942 Dated 2nd Model Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet by J. H. Soffel - Size 58cm Category_MG 34 Feed Assembly On their return they came

On their return they came across a hunt meet and the officer

contemporary steel bar suspension

There are a few proof marks still visible on the barrel and lock

which contains a specialized brass mounted wood barrel cleaning jag with a threaded attachment to the rear

The Romans got it from the Gauls and used it very extensively

Original Excellent German WWII 1942 Dated 2nd Model Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet by J. H. Soffel - Size 58cm Category_MG 34 Feed Assembly On their return they cameOriginal 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