Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s M43 Field Cap, By Hermann Potthoff Auction Archive LEES & Co 1915" on

LEES & Co 1915" on the reverse

No cough at present

measuring 51 mm (w) x 86 mm (h - inclusive of laurel suspension)

presenting creasing in bottom right corner

chin scales

Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s M43 Field Cap, By Hermann Potthoff Auction Archive LEES & Co 1915" on(Einheitsmtze M43). A very well preserved Heer EM NCOs M43 field cap, constructed of field grey wool twill. The cap is fully surrounded by fold down side panels, with frontal scalloping, offering optional ear and neck protection for the wearer. When not in use, the panels are rolled up and secured in place with two grey bakelite buttons on the right flap meeting an equal number of reinforced buttonholes on the left flap. Stitched onto the peak is an