Germany, Ss. A Late-War Waffen-Ss Officer’s M43 Field Cap Auction paint chipping and contact marks

paint chipping and contact marks on the exterior

the leader of the 1st Battalion of SS Panzer Grenadier Regiment 9 “Germania” in SS Panzer Division “Wiking”

but did constitute separate awards)

113 mm x 155 mm

Each shoulder board also bears two bronzed zink rank pips

Germany, Ss. A Late-War Waffen-Ss Officer’s M43 Field Cap Auction paint chipping and contact marks(Einheitsfeldmtze M43 fr Offizier der Waffen SS). An extremely well preserved Waffen SS Officers M43 field cap, constructed of a field grey wool tricot blend. The cap is fully surrounded by fold down side panels, scalloped at the front, providing optional ear and neck protection to the wearer. The panels are reinforced along the upper edge with double rows of machine stitching. When not in use, they are rolled up and secured in place at the front with