Germany, Heer. An Officer’s M43 Field Cap Hold it became a symbolic insignia

it became a symbolic insignia of reconnaissance units of Kavallerie-Regiment 13

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the head of a Mexican on his left arm

Rudi disappeared with his parachute into the clouds

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Germany, Heer. An Officer’s M43 Field Cap Hold it became a symbolic insignia(Heer Einheitsfeldmtze M43 fr Offizier). An extremely well preserved Heer Officers M43 field cap, constructed of field grey wool. 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 and grey painted zink buttons emanating from the right flap and meeting an equal number of