Germany, SS. A Waffen-SS Panzer EM/NCO’s M43 Field Cap consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac It was stationed in Poland

It was stationed in Poland in mid 1940

demonstrating moderate oxidation

and is lightly worn

Footnote: This cross was instituted by Emperor Franz II in 1814 and awarded in 1815 to all troops that participated in the wars against Napoleon in 1813-1814

engraver marked "ANDRIEU F

Germany, SS. A Waffen-SS Panzer EM/NCO’s M43 Field Cap consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac It was stationed in Poland(Waffen SS Einheitsfeldmtze M43 fr Mannschaften der Panzertruppe). An extremely well preserved Waffen SS Panzer EM NCOs M43 field cap, constructed of black wool. The cap is fully surrounded by fold down side panels which are scalloped toward 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 black painted magnetic metal buttons which