This example bears serial number 3159 on the barrel by the receiver
constructed from die stamped nickel alloy
with each new iteration seeing improvements in armament
The RFC collar devices are tarnished but still present
The blade leather buffer washers are still intact
Original German WWII Heer 2nd Model Tropical Sun Helmet by J.H. Soffel, 1942 Dated, Size 56 Category_Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts This example bears serial numberOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an original German WWII Heer 2nd Model tropical sun helmet manufactured by J. H. Soffel, dated 1942 and marked size 56. It retains its complete olive khaki felt covering, national and Heer shield insignia, leather chinstrap, edge trim, green felt underside, leather liner, red felt interior support, and vent assembly. German troops serving in tropical climates were issued the Tropische Kopfbedeckung (Tropical