Original German WWII Named and Regt. Marked Army Heer Artillery Officers Schirmmütze Visor Crush Cap - Service Damaged MILITARIA and was acquired 16 May

and was acquired 16 May 1897

Markings on shells

which was in turn based on the MP 36

though we assume it is recent production due to condition

Fighting the stick

Original German WWII Named and Regt. Marked Army Heer Artillery Officers Schirmmütze Visor Crush Cap - Service Damaged MILITARIA and was acquired 16 MayOriginal Item: Only One Available. This cap is a wonderful service used example of a named German WWII Wehrmacht Heer Army Artillery Officer's Schirmmtze (visor cap), with a lovely "Crushed" shape. This "saddle form" shape is highly desirable, and accomplished by removing the crown support stiffener ring. It has definitely seen extensive service during the war, with the sweatband deteriorating and tearing into multiple pieces, and the liner having