Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s M43 Field Cap GTRexclude the arms bearing an inscription

the arms bearing an inscription of “ZUR SEE IM FELDE UNBESIEGT” (“ON THE SEA AND IN THE FIELD UNBEATEN”)

maker marked "CRAVANZOLA ROMA" on the inside lid

the son of William Perry McAllister and Mary E

in exergue on reverse

Promoted to Major on September 10

Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s M43 Field Cap GTRexclude the arms bearing an inscription(Heer Einheitsfeldmtze M43 fr Mannschaften). An extremely well preserved Heer EM NCOs M43 field cap, constructed of field grey wool. The cap is fully 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 secure in place at the front with two pebbled magnetic metal buttons which emanate from the right flap and meet and equal number of reinforced