Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s M43 Field Cap Hold He soon saw service overseas

He soon saw service overseas in France with the American Expeditionary Force during the First World War

which is adorned also by cluster of synthetic cut brilliant diamonds

73mm(w) x 63

(Großkreuz des Eisernes Kreuz 1870 Museumsstück)

Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s M43 Field Cap Hold He soon saw service overseas(Heer Einheitsfeldmtze M43). A very well preserved Heer EM NCOs M43 field cap, constructed of field grey wool twill. It is fully surrounded by fold down panels, scalloped at the front, providing optional ear and neck protection for the wearer. When not in use, the panels are rolled up and secured in place with dual bakelite buttons on the right flap meeting an equal number of reinforced buttonholes on the left flap. Stitched onto the peak of the cap