Original U.S. WWII Officer M1911 Campaign Hat By Stetson in Original Box German Mauser 98k K98 the red flag wrap has

the red flag wrap has two wear holes which actually rather enhance the bugle's appeal

and then later painted OD Green

flying its last combat mission against an ammunition dump in Czechoslovakia on 3 May

Blade length 35 inches

Of course Italian helmets may have been pressed into use with the German Afrika Korps as well as noted in a period photo above

Original U.S. WWII Officer M1911 Campaign Hat By Stetson in Original Box German Mauser 98k K98 the red flag wrap hasOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a private purchase WW2 M1911 Officer's Campaign Hat made by Stetson. It is offered in excellent condition with minor signs of use and age. It comes with officer gold hat cord with acorns. The original Stetson makers mark is located in the red silk crown and one the sweatband embossed in gold. Size of the hat is approximately a US 6 7 8 or 54cm. Also included in the original cardboard Stetson hat box offered