Original German WWII 2nd Model 1942 dated Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet by JHS with Badges - size 57 Conflict which was then modified into

which was then modified into a fixed blade bayonet

Per the tag attached to the sword

The 464th joined the 17th as part of the 1 March 1945 divisional realignment

and was released on April 13

Bolt bears German Waffenamt and scratched-in serial number

Original German WWII 2nd Model 1942 dated Afrikakorps DAK Sun Helmet by JHS with Badges - size 57 Conflict which was then modified intoOriginal 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