Germany, SS. A Waffen-SS Panzer EM/NCO’s M43 Field Cap Archive demonstrating minor loss of gilt

demonstrating minor loss of gilt finish to high-contact points throughout the base metal

measuring 208 mm x 47 mm

illustrating a leftward-facing open-winged eagle

surrounded by a hand-chased ornamented border also in silver

black velvetine medal bed

Germany, SS. A Waffen-SS Panzer EM/NCO’s M43 Field Cap Archive demonstrating minor loss of gilt(Waffen SS Einheitsfeldmtze M43). An early Waffen SS Panzer EM NCOs M43 field cap, constructed of black wool. It 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 roll up and secured in place at the front with two pebbled magnetic metal buttons emanating from the right flap and meeting an equal number of reinforced buttonholes on the left