Rare 2nd model 1942 WW2 German helmet Afrika Korps pith helmet DAK Rommel

Rare very clean condition original 1942 issue 2nd model Afrika Korps pith helmet solid construction, green felt covered exterior, red felt interior, air vent finial, olive green leather band trim surrounding helmet with matching green leather chinstrap as used by Rommels DAK. This helmet was in a German supply depot in Germany during war in anticipation of a long North African occupation. The condition for sale of these helmets was everyone had to be stamped Germany on inside liner which this helmet has, and both zinc shields one being national eagle and national colors had to be removed, which this helmet has the prong holes and impression on both sides for the shields. No shields are included but an easy replacemtn gets you a magnificent original 1942 wartime made Afrika Korps pith helmet. Helmet is very clean as photos show, one pin sized nip on top air vent.

Liner also has initials stamped in liner JHS. Small red sticker and staple in by Germany on liner. As per e-bay rules there are zero offensive symbols anywhere on this item. These don't come up often in this ultra clean condition. Don't pass this up, great addition to any collection.

The item "Rare 2nd model 1942 WW2 German helmet Afrika Korps pith helmet DAK Rommel" is in sale since Wednesday, April 12, 2017. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\Germany\Hats & Helmets". The seller is "startiques" and is located in Oyster Bay, New York. This item can be shipped worldwide.