Germany, Luftwaffe. An Enlisted/Nco’s M43 Field Cap United Republic of the reverse maker marked “LAUER”

the reverse maker marked “LAUER”

He was with the 14th Royal montreal Regiment when he died on wounds on April 8th 1916

white body colour

the obverse exterior features two hook and eye clasp at each edge

with green-enamelled arms

Germany, Luftwaffe. An Enlisted/Nco’s M43 Field Cap United Republic of the reverse maker marked “LAUER”(Luftwaffe Einheitsfeldmtze M43). A well preserved Luftwaffe Enlisted NCOs M43 field cap, constructed of dark blue 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 dual reinforced buttonholes