Germany, Hj. A Winter Service Cap Archive with very light contact marks

with very light contact marks in the finish on both sides

with a metal tri-colour cockade in the centre of the wreath

SOUTH AFRICA 1901 (SERJT: MAJ: C

held in place by two rows of precise stitching

Germany, Hj. A Winter Service Cap Archive with very light contact marks(HJ Wintermtze). An extremely well preserved HJ winter service cap, constructed of thick dark navy blue wool. It is fully surrounded by fold down side panels, scalloped at the front, offering 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 a silvered bronze buckle and sliding wool knot. The former is marked on the reverse with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) number and maker