Germany, Luftwaffe. An Officer’s M43 Field Cap Republic of 57 grams each

57 grams each

repaired closure

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

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 57 grams each(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