Germany, Heer. An Officer’s M43 Field Cap Hold maker marked on the bottom

maker marked on the bottom “gfc” for Julius Posselt

besides the number “7” that is painted in red on the underside of the visor

measures 40cm (16 inches) approximately

MINT CALCUTTA" on the inside lid

dated 1941-43 and numbered 427

Germany, Heer. An Officer’s M43 Field Cap Hold maker marked on the bottom(Heer Einheitsfeldmtze M43 fr Offizier). An extremely well preserved Heer Officers M43 field cap, constructed of field grey wool. The cap is fully surrounded by fold down side panels, scalloped at the front, providing optional ear and neck protection to the wearer. When not in use, the panels are rolled up and secured in place at the front with two pebbled and grey painted zink buttons emanating from the right flap and meeting an equal number of