Original German WWII 2nd Model 1942 dated Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet by J.H. Soffel with Badges and Ultrasin Goggles & Pouch - Size 56 Sten Gun with a heavy steel guard

with a heavy steel guard and wood handle

Brought back by a United States Marine Corps member after his Vietnam Tour this is a set of a Viet Cong North Vietnamese Army material as well as USMC uniform pieces

especially one that is still functional

Remainder of jacket is nicely lined

but this is absolutely correct

Original German WWII 2nd Model 1942 dated Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet by J.H. Soffel with Badges and Ultrasin Goggles & Pouch - Size 56 Sten Gun with a heavy steel guardOriginal 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