Germany, Heer. A Gebirgsjäger Officer’s M43 Field Cap Auction each measuring 40 mm (w)

each measuring 40 mm (w) x 52 mm (h)

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black-enamelled Iron Cross pendant suspended from an Imperial crown superimposed over crossed sabres

light wear to the gilt finish

Germany, Heer. A Gebirgsjäger Officer’s M43 Field Cap Auction each measuring 40 mm (w)(Gebirgsjger Bergmtze). This is an extremely well preserved Gebirgsjger (Mountain Troops) M43 field cap, constructed of smooth field grey wool. The top of the cap features a band of twisted silver aluminum wire piping, indicating that the wearer received a promotion to officer and the cap was later upgraded accordingly. It features fold down panels providing optional neck protection which, when not in use, are held together at the front of the cap by