Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s M43 Field Cap Hold measuring 70 mm (w) x

measuring 70 mm (w) x 355 mm (l)

numbered 355095 on reverse

He soon saw service overseas in France with the American Expeditionary Force during the First World War

73mm(w) x 63

Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s M43 Field Cap Hold measuring 70 mm (w) x(Heer Einheitsfeldmtze M43). A very well preserved Heer EM NCOs M43 field cap, constructed of field grey wool twill. It is fully surrounded by fold down panels, scalloped at the front, providing optional ear and neck protection for the wearer. When not in use, the panels are rolled up and secured in place with dual bakelite buttons on the right flap meeting an equal number of reinforced buttonholes on the left flap. Stitched onto the peak of the cap