Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s M43 Field Cap Auction its talons clutching the frame

its talons clutching the frame below

with enamel loss to green laurels and light contact to both centres

a superb and high-quality example in extremely fine condition

some improvements were made

padded and maker marked "HUGUENIN FRÈRES & CO

Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s M43 Field Cap Auction its talons clutching the frame(Heer Einheitsfeldmtze M43 fr Mannschaften). An extremely well preserved Heer EM NCOs M43 field cap, constructed of field grey wool. The cap is fully surrounded by fold down side panels, scalloped toward the front, providing optional ear and neck protection to the wearer. When not in use, the panels roll up and secure in place at the front with two pebbled magnetic metal buttons which emanate from the right flap and meet and equal number of reinforced