Germany, Heer. A Gebirgsjäger M43 Field Cap for Enlisted Ranks, Late-War Issue Hold Instituted 31 July 1936

Instituted 31 July 1936

but of typical Steinhauer & Lück manufacture

presenting as a blue-enamelled Maltese cross

by French artisan Leon Deschamps

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Germany, Heer. A Gebirgsjäger M43 Field Cap for Enlisted Ranks, Late-War Issue Hold Instituted 31 July 1936(Heer Einheitsdeltmtze M43 fr Mannschaften der Gebirgstruppe). A well preserved Heer Gebirgsjger M43 field cap for Enlisted ranks, 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 roll up and are secured in place with two black bakelite buttons which emanate from the right panel and meet an equal