Germany, Heer. An EM/NCO’s M43 Field Cap, Postwar-Modified by Bavaria Filmkunst visually-hidden measuring 48 mm (w) x

measuring 48 mm (w) x 19

With the beginning of the Second War

illustrating the left-facing busts of Kaiser Wilhelm II and Emperor Franz Joseph

In darkened brass with brass faceplate affixed by two rivets

(Ring in Silber)

Germany, Heer. An EM/NCO’s M43 Field Cap, Postwar-Modified by Bavaria Filmkunst visually-hidden measuring 48 mm (w) x(Heer Einheitsfeldmtze M43 fr Mannschaften). An interesting 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, which provide optional ear and neck protection to the wearer. When not in use, the panels are rolled up and fixed in position with two pebbled magnetic metal buttons which emanate from the right panel and meet a pair of reinforced buttonholes set into