Afrika Korps hat

[Bernard]

Good afternoon forum, I would need help on this afrika korps tropical hat, it looks original to me, but I am not sure and I would like more information, thanks for your help.

[Kohima]

It’s actually an Italian tropical/cork helmet, with vent covers and chinstrap missing and Luftwaffe insignia fitted. A wartime piece, but not what it purports to be. Sadly, with holes punched through it (for the German insignia), it is no longer much good for its original role.
I’d give it a miss, if I were you.
Regards,
Rob

[Bernard]

Thanks