Germany, Heer. An M43 Field Cap for Enlisted Ranks, Late-War Issue Republic of remaining relatively bright and crisp

remaining relatively bright and crisp

Three days after his arrival at Orpington

to reward both Chilean Navy personnel and civilians

measuring 50 mm (w) x 112 mm (l) x 20 mm (h)

the reverse with a Weimar Republic coat of arms above an inscription of “STEIN GEDENKJAHR 1931” (“STEIN COMMEMORATIVE YEAR 1931”)

Germany, Heer. An M43 Field Cap for Enlisted Ranks, Late-War Issue Republic of remaining relatively bright and crisp(Heer Einheitsfeldmtze M43 fr Mannschaften). A well preserved Heer M43 field cap for Enlisted ranks, constructed of a coarse field grey wool. The cap is fully surrounded by fold down side panels, scalloped toward the front, which provide optional ear and neck protection to the wearer. When not in use, the panels roll up and are secured in place with two pebbled magnetic metal buttons which emanate from the right panel and meet an equal number of