Germany, Luftwaffe. An Officer’s M43 Field Cap Republic of " maker mark and marked

" maker mark and marked "STERLING" on the reverse

with both loops in turn retaining non-magnetic metal spring clips for suspension

measures 135mm (w) x 270mm (h) x 45mm (d)

57 grams each

the obverse bearing a central white enameled oval medallion overlaid by a hand-painted integrated monogram

Germany, Luftwaffe. An Officer’s M43 Field Cap Republic of " maker mark and marked(Luftwaffe Einheitsfeldmtze M43 fr Offiziere). An extremely well preserved Luftwaffe Officers M43 field cap, constructed of dark blue grey wool. The cap is surrounded by fold down side panels, scalloped toward the front, providing 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 and meet an equal number of