Germany, Luftwaffe. An M43 Field Cap for Enlisted Ranks, Late-War Example Auction Archive The interior is marked “Battle

The interior is marked “Battle Dress

the reverse bearing a raised inscription of “FÜR VERDIENSTE IM KRIEG” (“FOR MERIT IN WAR”)

Bauer became a member of the Reichstag in 1933

3 grams (inclusive of suspension)

Germany, Luftwaffe. An M43 Field Cap for Enlisted Ranks, Late-War Example Auction Archive The interior is marked “Battle(Luftwaffe Einheitsfeldmtze M43 fr Mannschaften). A Luftwaffe M43 field cap for Enlisted ranks, constructed of dark grey wool. The cap is fully surrounded by fold down side panels, scalloped toward the front, providing optional ear and neck protection to the wearer. When not in use, the panels roll up and are secured in position at the front with two grey and pebbled magnetic metal buttons which emanate from the right flap and meet an equal number of