Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco M43 Field Cap certificate_of_authenticity tear in the paper lining

tear in the paper lining on the inside lid

Their first operation was flying cargo into Poland behind the main invasion force

The picture with the caption “Zum Oberstfeldmeister befördert” (promoted to Oberstfeldmeister

tiny chip in the red enamels on the star

Badge in die pressed tombac

Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco M43 Field Cap certificate_of_authenticity tear in the paper liningAn M43 cap constructed of field grey wool, featuring a fold down back and side panels which slope downwards and button at the front with two buttons on the left and two threaded reinforced buttoning holes on the right, the front centre of the cap bears a trapezoid cap insignia of a national eagle with outstretched wings clutching a wreathed mobile swastika in grey thread, below is a cockade in red, white and black machine woven thread on a field grey