Original German WWII 1941 Dated First Model DAK Afrikakorps Sun Helmet by ORL with Eye Shields - size 57 Night Sights with an overall length of

with an overall length of 15 inches

However in this case we assume it relates to Sauer

weighing 350g

This particular example was manufactured by the PAL Cutlery Company and is clearly marked on one side of the blade: RH – PAL MADE IN USA – 35 and U

The first sash measures approximately 38 inches

Original German WWII 1941 Dated First Model DAK Afrikakorps Sun Helmet by ORL with Eye Shields - size 57 Night Sights with an overall length ofOriginal 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