Spain, Spanish State. An M43 Garrison Cap Newly Listed 1900 Silvered bronze

1900 Silvered bronze

gilt loss on the Brunswick medal

each photo with a gloss finish

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Spain, Spanish State. An M43 Garrison Cap Newly Listed 1900 Silvered bronzeA very well preserved Spanish Army M43 garrison cap, constructed of coarse olive drab wool. It features fold down side panels emanating from the rim of the sides and back, providing optional ear and neck protection to the wearer. The sides bear chin straps which secure together with two wooden buttons on the right flap meeting an analogous reinforced buttonhole on the left flap. When not in use, the straps secured together across the top of the crown.