Germany, Ss. A Waffen-Ss Officer’s M43 Field Cap, C. 1944 certificate_of_authenticity with the inscription in Italian

with the inscription in Italian and small beads were added to the points of the crown

together with award certificate

mounted to a thick card backer

Footnote: Private Henry Thurston is shown on the roll of the 247 man 14th (The Princess of Wales’ Own Rifles) Battalion and is listed on page 88 of the "Canada General Service Medal Roll

Germany, Ss. A Waffen-Ss Officer’s M43 Field Cap, C. 1944 certificate_of_authenticity with the inscription in Italian(Waffen SS Einheitsfeldmtze M43 fr Offizier). An extremely well preserved Waffen SS Officers M43 field cap, constructed of field grey wool twill. 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 magnetic metal buttons which emanate from the right flap and meet an equal