Germany, Heer. An M43 Field Cap for Enlisted Ranks, Late-War Issue, by Textil- & Lederverarbeitungswerk GmbH Province of China the cross demonstrates crude refinishing

the cross demonstrates crude refinishing with evidence of surface oxidation

dated to Berlin on 30 January 1943

arms rimed in Gold

where they held positions in the center of the City and around the Hitler’s bunker

itself backed by another five-pointed star

Germany, Heer. An M43 Field Cap for Enlisted Ranks, Late-War Issue, by Textil- & Lederverarbeitungswerk GmbH Province of China the cross demonstrates crude refinishing(Heer Einheitsfeldmtze M43 fr Mannschaften). An interesting, late war issue Heer M43 field cap, constructed of a coarse field grey wool cloth. 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 zink buttons which emanate from the right flap and meet an equal number of reinforced