Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s M43 Field Cap Hold Wounded soldiers returning from the

Wounded soldiers returning from the Gallipoli Campaign founded the organization in 1916 as the Returned Soldiers Association

numbered 355095 on reverse

A singular multiple-rayed five-armed plaque in bronze

which is adorned also by cluster of synthetic cut brilliant diamonds

Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s M43 Field Cap Hold Wounded soldiers returning from the(Heer Einheitsfeldmtze M43). A very well preserved Heer EM NCOs M43 field cap, constructed of field grey wool twill. It is fully surrounded by fold down panels, scalloped at the front, providing optional ear and neck protection for the wearer. When not in use, the panels are rolled up and secured in place with dual bakelite buttons on the right flap meeting an equal number of reinforced buttonholes on the left flap. Stitched onto the peak of the cap