{"product_id":"original-wwii-german-tropical-helmet-eagle-shield-afrika-korps-worn-missing-prongs","title":"Original WWII German Tropical Helmet Eagle Shield – Afrika Korps – Worn – Missing Prongs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffered for sale here is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal WWII German tropical helmet eagle shield\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, worn on pith helmets used in tropical theaters such as North Africa. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example shows \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehonest field wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with visible age and use consistent with period service. The eagle retains good overall detail despite wear, giving it strong character and authenticity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse shows that the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eattachment prongs are no longer present\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a common occurrence with these thin metal shields over time. The piece remains a solid \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edisplay example\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and is ideal for restoration, display, or as a representative example in a WWII collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal WWII German tropical helmet eagle shield\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorn on pith\/tropical helmets (Afrika Korps use)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMissing attachment prongs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHonest period wear and patina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUntouched, not repaired\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Condition:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShows moderate wear consistent with age and use. Prongs are missing on the reverse. Front retains visible detail and displays well.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IronRelicMilitaria ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47587376464098,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/1716\/1442\/files\/AB677885-56FD-4BB5-B579-A7BA723E514D.jpg?v=1773789452","url":"https:\/\/ironrelicmilitaria.com\/products\/original-wwii-german-tropical-helmet-eagle-shield-afrika-korps-worn-missing-prongs","provider":"IronRelicMilitaria ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}