Original German WWII Service Worn First Model DAK Afrikakorps Sun Helmet with Eye Shields - size 57 French Helmets WWI Service:

WWI Service:

so it looks like the wrist area had some dents / nicks sanded out

and BAR Classroom Trainers  that are much more frequently encountered

The helmet still retains its enlisted style black leather multi-panel liner without top tie

NATO forces in Denmark (1957)

Original German WWII Service Worn First Model DAK Afrikakorps Sun Helmet with Eye Shields - size 57 French Helmets WWI Service:Original Item: Only One Available. 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