Germany, Luftwaffe. An Enlisted/Nco’s M43 Field Cap Auction Archive 6cm x 4cm)

6cm x 4cm)

Constructed of silver aluminum bullion machine embroidery in the shape of a national eagle with open wings clutching a wreathed mobile swastika superimposed on a wooden wheel

(Ehrendolch des Heeres)

opening with a functional bronze catch

In stamped brass with stamped nickel plated face plate affixed by solder points

Germany, Luftwaffe. An Enlisted/Nco’s M43 Field Cap Auction Archive 6cm x 4cm)(Luftwaffe Einheitsfeldmtze M43). A well preserved Luftwaffe Enlisted NCOs M43 field cap, constructed of dark blue grey wool. The cap is fully surrounded by fold down side panels, scalloped at the front, providing optional ear and neck protection to the wearer. When not in use, the panels are rolled up and secured in place at the front with two pebbled and grey painted zink buttons emanating from the right flap and meeting dual reinforced buttonholes