Original German WWII Heer Army Cavalry NCO Afrikakorps DAK Tropical Kradmantel Motorcycle Overcoat - dated 1943 Japanese Guns & Ordnance The lock plate marking is

The lock plate marking is mostly worn away

with the tsuba and O-seppa being blacked over copper plate

The change was made due to "concerns that had existed for some period of time

This helmet is heat lot stamped 92E which indicates the approximate manufacture date of March 1942

This is a rare British made 2 piece 101st Airborne Division patch with tab

Original German WWII Heer Army Cavalry NCO Afrikakorps DAK Tropical Kradmantel Motorcycle Overcoat - dated 1943 Japanese Guns & Ordnance The lock plate marking isOriginal Item: Only One Available. In early 1941, the German military began their conquest of southern Europe. Due to the warmer climates of these areas, the German Army needed to equip its troops with a more suitable form of dress, and replace the standard wool based feldgrau uniforms. The new "tropical" uniforms were lighter in weight, and dyed in colors ranging from light tan to dark olive. This is an extremely rare DAK Tropical Kradmantel