Original German WWII 1941 Dated 2nd Model Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet by J. H. Soffel with Badges - Size 59cm Russian Antique Guns The missteps and problems of

The missteps and problems of the WAACs

The scabbard of this example still has much of the original nickel/chrome plating

This is a wonderful mid 18th Century Flintlock horse pistol

on the latch

Only retaining one iron barrel band and iron ram rod

Original German WWII 1941 Dated 2nd Model Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet by J. H. Soffel with Badges - Size 59cm Russian Antique Guns The missteps and problems ofOriginal Item: 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 on the left the