Germany, Heer. A Panzer Officer’s M43 Field Cap GTRexclude 1905 and is awarded in

1905 and is awarded in five grades: I Class Grand Cross

the exterior of the lid embossed in golden lettering with “Purple Heart” and two elaborate curved lines along the edges

with a background designed with a series of impressed "M's"

maker marked "L/57 (Boerger & Co

Germany, Heer. A Panzer Officer’s M43 Field Cap GTRexclude 1905 and is awarded in(Heer Einheitsfeldmtze M43 fr Offiziere der Panzertruppe). An extremely well preserved Heer Panzer Officers M43 field cap, constructed of black 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 by two pebbled and black painted magnetic metal buttons emanating from the right flap and