Germany, Ss. A Waffen-Ss Em/Nco’s M43 Field Cap United Republic of By the end of the

By the end of the year

Footnote: This medal was given to recruits when they enlisted in the German army at the beginning of the war in 1914

In addition to being awarded the 20th Indian Division's Dagger Banner (depicting a hand grasping a dagger) as the best battalion in that formation

During his student days

light fraying and creasing

Germany, Ss. A Waffen-Ss Em/Nco’s M43 Field Cap United Republic of By the end of the(Waffen SS Einheitsfeldmtze). This is an extremely well preserved Waffen SS M43 field cap, constructed of field grey gabardine wool. The crown of the cap is fully lined with a band of white piping, indicating infantry personnel. The cap features fold down side panels providing neck and ear protection for the wearer which, when not in use, are rolled up and fastened together by two pebbled magnetic metal buttons on the right flap meeting an equal