Germany, Heer. A Gebirgsjäger EM/NCO’s M43 Field Cap, by Breiter Auction measuring 90 mm x 56

measuring 90 mm x 56 mm

Footnote: The Order of Cultural Merit was instituted by Royal Decree 2684 on July 19

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demonstrating minor flecking of enamels

the obverse bearing a central machine-embroidered silver aluminum wire Zollgrenschutz- (Land Customs) style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika

Germany, Heer. A Gebirgsjäger EM/NCO’s M43 Field Cap, by Breiter Auction measuring 90 mm x 56(Heer Einheitsfeldmtze M43 fr Mannschaften der Gebirgstruppe). An extremely well preserved Heer Gebirgsjger EM NCOs M43 field cap, constructed of 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 at the front with two pebbled zink buttons which emanate from the right panel