Original German Second Model WWII Afrikakorps Sun Helmet with Badges - Dated 1941 War of 1812 After nine days of fighting

After nine days of fighting

Every one of these items belonged to the WW2 fighter ace and Medal of Honor recipient Joseph Jacob "Joe" Foss

the nearly 14" blade (bilah) has the traditional Kris snake like design

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Original German Second Model WWII Afrikakorps Sun Helmet with Badges - Dated 1941 War of 1812 After nine days of fightingOriginal Item: On first deployment to North Africa in 1941, Afrikakorps infantry were issued with the traditional European sun helmet known as Tropische Kopfbedeckung, 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 on the left the German eagle. There were