Original German WWII DAK Afrikakorps Service Worn EM-NCO Overseas Cap - Size 55 Vietnam Spruance later characterized as "commendable

Spruance later characterized as "commendable initiative"

there is some moth damage to rear of collar under the Bearskin helmet

It is crafted from 18 gauge steel and features metal strap reinforcements that serve to enhance the protective power of the helm

They do show some very mild wear here and there

The top of the stick has an excellent carved wood M35 helmet

Original German WWII DAK Afrikakorps Service Worn EM-NCO Overseas Cap - Size 55 Vietnam Spruance later characterized as "commendableOriginal Item: Only One Available. The second most predominant item of Heer tropical soft headgear was based on the M 34 38 overseas cap, nicknamed in German army slang as Schiffchen, or literally "little ship" as it resembled an up turned row boat. It lacked a peak or visor, and was made in the same cotton as the M 40 'Afrikamtze' cap. The production of these also started in 1940. The schiffchen utilized the same brown enameled stock for the vent