Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s M43 Field Cap, By Hermann Potthoff Newly Listed with featuring highlighted in gilt

with featuring highlighted in gilt

with a blackened eggshell magnetic iron core (magnetic)

measuring 26 mm (w) x 400 mm (l)

The picture postcard shows a group of highly decorated army officers

The upper portion of the pack is padded and is marked on the inside in black ink “MANUFACTURED BY IRVIN AIR CHUTE LTD

Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s M43 Field Cap, By Hermann Potthoff Newly Listed with featuring highlighted in gilt(Einheitsfeldmtze M43). An extremely well preserved Heer EM NCOs M43 field cap, constructed of heavy field grey wool twill. The cap is fully surrounded by fold down side panels, scalloped at the front, offering optional ear and neck protection for the wearer. When not in use, the panels are rolled up and secured in place with two grey bakelite buttons on the right flap meeting an equal number of reinforced buttonholes on the left flap. Stitched onto