Original German WWII Second Model Afrikakorps Sun Helmet with Badges - Dated 1942 Category_Martini-Henry Rifles The W is the mark

The W is the mark of King Wilhelm I

This helmet was in use with the Finnish Infantry Regiment 46 during the Continuation War from 1941-1944

who was killed in action by French Lancers

During this attack

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Original German WWII Second Model Afrikakorps Sun Helmet with Badges - Dated 1942 Category_Martini-Henry Rifles The W is the markOriginal Item: On first deployment to North Africa in 1941, Afrikakorps infantry were issued with the traditional European sun helmet known as Tropische Kopfbedeckung, 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 German eagle. There were