Germany, Heer. A Gebirgsjäger EM/NCO’s M43 Field Cap, by Breiter consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac except for the beltline and

except for the beltline and the interior of the pockets

Pinned onto the peak of the helmet is an insignia consisting of a central gilded Protectorate coat of arms

slightly magnetic due to flat iron inserts

black embroidery for the eagle's eye and red embroidery for its tongue

2 mm (w) x 24

Germany, Heer. A Gebirgsjäger EM/NCO’s M43 Field Cap, by Breiter consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac except for the beltline and(Heer Einheitsfeldmtze M43 fr Mannschaften der Gebirgstruppe). An extremely well preserved Heer Gebirgsjger EM NCOs M43 field cap, constructed of coarse field grey wool. The cap is fully surrounded by fold down side panels, scalloped toward the front, which provide optional ear and neck protection to the wearer. When not in use, the panels roll up and are secured in place at the front with two pebbled zink buttons which emanate from the right panel