Germany, Dak. A Pair Of Afrika Korps Pith Helmet Shields Auction Archive stamped PURPLE HEART on outside

stamped PURPLE HEART on outside lid

Exceptionally crisp detailing and manufacturing

S” logo of maker Rudolf Souval

Constructed of bronzed magnetic metal

After the outbreak of the First World War

Germany, Dak. A Pair Of Afrika Korps Pith Helmet Shields Auction Archive stamped PURPLE HEART on outside(DAK Abzeichen). A pair of Afrika Korps pith helmet shields, each constructed of zink, one presents the German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, over a black painted background, reverse presents three crimped round aluminum prongs for mounting, measuring 36. 36 mm (w) x 41. 92 mm (h), the second presents the tri colour shield painting black, white, and red, reverse presents three crimped round aluminum prongs for mounting, measuring 36. 37