Original German WWII 2nd Model Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet with Eye Shields - size 54 WWII This excellent condition bayonet with

This excellent condition bayonet with steel scabbard was manufactured sometime between 1943 and 1945 by Matsushita Kinzoku KK

We do not see any evidence of post factory sharpening

which was expertly repaired long ago

The 504th was then relieved of its active defense of the Rhine and was directed to patrol the area north of Cologne until 1 May 1945

Original German WWII 2nd Model Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet with Eye Shields - size 54 WWII This excellent condition bayonet withOriginal 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