A 1942 Wehrmacht Afrika Korps Pith Helmet Newly Listed a fine quality textbook example

a fine quality textbook example in extremely fine condition

Mounted to a 12 mm x 98

Bronze was selected as the appropriate metal for this medal

1944 and reverted to the rank of Private at his own request three days later

First postcard is a Wehrmacht group scene

A 1942 Wehrmacht Afrika Korps Pith Helmet Newly Listed a fine quality textbook exampleA dated 1942, size 57, Wehrmacht Afrika Korps Summer helmet; solid construction with green felt exterior with red felt interior; dark leather band trim surrounding edge of helmet; matching leather chin strap; tan leather sweatband with maker marking R and post war marked Germany 7; interior held in place with period cotter pins; period use with only minimal cracking along the trim; interior and exterior show no mothing; overall shape near very fine.