Original German WWII 1941 Dated First Model DAK Afrikakorps Sun Helmet by ORL with Eye Shields - size 57 Night Sights The first sash measures approximately

The first sash measures approximately 38 inches

As with the similarly shaped RAC helmet

with an overall length of 15 inches

weighing 350g

However in this case we assume it relates to Sauer

Original German WWII 1941 Dated First Model DAK Afrikakorps Sun Helmet by ORL with Eye Shields - size 57 Night Sights The first sash measures approximatelyOriginal 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