Germany, Dak. A Ii Pattern German Africa Corps (Deutsches Afrikakorps) Tropical Helmet By R&M Wegener Auction extensive oxidation evident on both

extensive oxidation evident on both sides)

sewn upon a forest green wool backer

silvered eagle on a bronze gilt base

he received the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross

A 1936 Tag der Arbeit badge

Germany, Dak. A Ii Pattern German Africa Corps (Deutsches Afrikakorps) Tropical Helmet By R&M Wegener Auction extensive oxidation evident on both(Deutsches Afrikakorps Troppenhelm). This is an extremely well preserved Africa Corps tropical helmet, solidly constructed of an olive green felt exterior with interior red felt liner and magnetic metal structural reinforcement. The top of the helmet is flanked by zink shields, each measuring 36 mm (w) x 42 mm (h), with the left shield depicting a German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, and the right shield displaying the German national