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Pith Hemet: On first deployment to North Africa in 1941, Afrika Korps infantry were issued with the traditional European sun helmet known as Tropische Kopfbedeckung, of the type known to the British forces as the solar topi (or topee). In the German case, these were made of pith, had prominent ventilation holes in the crown, were khaki in color and bore two metal shields; on the right the national colors and on the left the German eagle.On display at the museum.

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German drivers license and Identity card: These items are part of the German POW collection and belonged to a prisoner held at the camp. Currently on display at the museum. 

*****Disclaimer:All artifacts are owned by the Lewis Army Museum. Special thanks to the staff for allowing me to share these items with you all. Some of the items are currently on display. Please email me if there are any further questions. More to be added at a later time!!!!

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Crafting: Small boat, handmade from match sticks by one of the German prisoners. This was a gift to the U.S Army Camp commader Capt. Ralph Tilton. Donated by Capt. Tilton's son.

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Chair made by an unknown German POW circa 1944. 

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