GERMAN DAK EM HAT EAGLE
$4.95
GERMAN DAK EM HAT EAGLE – REPRODUCTION
Out of stock
Description
High quality bevo manufactured from original samples using correct designs.
The German Africa Corps (Deutsches Afrikakorps) or DAK was a German force in Africa in WWII during the North African Campaign.
The Africa Corps was formed on January 11, 1941 and Hitler gave the command to one of his favourite generals, Field Marshal Erwin Rommel. At first named the Panzerarmee Afrika, it was renamed a few times during its campaign however both officers and men continued to call it AfrikaKorps until its surrender in May, 943.
Initially the DAK was only sent to help the Italians defense of their African colonies arriving in Libya it only consisted of the Panzer Regiment 5. Then organized into the 5th Light Division (later to be called the 21st Panzer Division) from February 10 to March 12, 1941. Later that spring the 5th Light joined some of the 15th Panzer Division that came from Italy. Both divisions were subordinate to the Italian’s in Africa. On August 15, 1941 more German troops were sent to Africa and a new command headquarters was made called Panzer Group Afrika. The Panzer Group was headed now by Ludwig Cruwell with Rommel still in command.
In November 1942 after the German defeat in the second battle of El Alamein, the XC Army Corps arrived in Tunisia, Africa and additional 5th Panzer Army men were added. On February 23,1943, the Panzer Army Africa was re-designed as the Italian 1st Army which was under the control of Giovanni Messe. Rommel was placed in command of the New Army Group Africa which controlled the Italian 1st Army, and the Panzer 5h Army.
On May 13, the Afrika Korps and remaining Axis forces surrender in North Africa.
ALSO VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.MILITARYTOUR.COM FOR MUCH MORE MILITARIA
Vendor Info
- Military Tour
- Vendor: Doug Johnston
-
Address:
210 Dufferin Avenue
Winnipeg MB R2W 2X5
-
GERMAN SS-SCHARFUHRER (Staff Sargeant) ENLISTED MAN COLLAR TABS
Sold by Military TourSilver on black. Pairs complete. Excellent quality. ALSO VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.MILITARYTOUR.COM FOR MUCH MORE MILITARIA
-
GERMAN MODEL 39 EGG GRENADE (EIHANDGRANATE) WOOD AND METAL Green
Sold by Military TourGreen. Wood and metal construction. ALSO VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.MILITARYTOUR.COM FOR MUCH MORE MILITARIA
-
GERMAN M18 HELMET LINER WITH METAL BAND & D-RINGS
Sold by Military TourThree pad leather liner, on a metal band with D-rings for chinstrap. Available in sizes: 62,64,66,68. High quality European made liner. ALSO VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.MILITARYTOUR.COM FOR MUCH MORE MILITARIA
-
GERMAN WW11 WALLET BROWN
Sold by Military TourComes in brown pebbled leather. The wallet was used to hold Soldbuch, Reich marks, personal photos or small personal letters. 18 x 14 cm ALSO VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.MILITARYTOUR.COM FOR MUCH MORE MILITARIA
-
AMERICAN M1 INFANTRY HELMET WEB CHINSTRAP MID-WAR
Sold by Military TourUS WW2 chinstrap. 3/4" finished 11 row weave cotton webbing. The buckle brass and is heat treated and blackened correctly. These are perfect for fixed and swivel bale helmets. ALSO VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.MILITARYTOUR.COM FOR MUCH MORE MILITARIA
-
GERMAN WWII HITLER HEAD STAMP OF 4 STAMPS 12 RPF VALUE
Sold by Military TourGerman WWII Hitler Head stamp 4 stamps 12 Rpf value. Deutsche Reich Stamps You get 4 Stamps ALSO VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.MILITARYTOUR.COM FOR MUCH MORE MILITARIA