Germany, Heer. A Gebirgsjäger EM/NCO’s M43 Field Cap, Late-War Example Auction issued in 1928

issued in 1928

the obverse bearing two raised gladiators (symbolizing Italy and Germany) grappling with a crocodile (symbolizing Great Britain)

with light soiling in the yellow felt in the medal bed

Knight in Silver

transferred to the 23rd Canadian Reserve Battalion two weeks later

Germany, Heer. A Gebirgsjäger EM/NCO’s M43 Field Cap, Late-War Example Auction issued in 1928(Heer Einheitsfeldmtze M43 fr Mannschaften der Gebirgstruppe). A late war 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 magnetic metal buttons which emanate from the right panel and meet