Original German WWII Heer Cavalry Officers Schirmmütze Visor Crush Cap by Chr. Armbrust - Faded Piping MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly It is not stamped with

It is not stamped with the “England” exportation marking

which is typical of very old blades

Rear of the blade is etched with the RZM Designation (RZM) M7 / 51 over a 1936 date

Cahen-Lyon was a private firm that the French government contracted to meet the increased demand while the new factory at St-Etienne was being completed

and is marked with remarked original number No 97096 over the chamber

Original German WWII Heer Cavalry Officers Schirmmütze Visor Crush Cap by Chr. Armbrust - Faded Piping MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly It is not stamped withOriginal Item: Only One Available. This cap is a very good service used example of a German WWII Wehrmacht Heer Army Cavalry Officer's Schirmmtze (visor cap), made by Chr. Armbrust of Hannover, a rare maker that we have not encountered before. The cap has a lovely "Crushed" or "saddle form" shape that is highly desirable, accomplished by removing the crown support stiffener ring. It features the typical feldgrau (field gray) "doe skin" weave wool