Germany, Heer. A Gebirgsjäger Officer’s Upgraded M43 Field Cap Auction A 1875-1931

A 1875-1931

gilt metal with forest green enamels

For his successes

Wide straps (similar in width and appearance to old Russian style shoulder straps)

the British War Medal and Victory Medal (naming Forster to all three)

Germany, Heer. A Gebirgsjäger Officer’s Upgraded M43 Field Cap Auction A 1875-1931(Einheitsfeldmtze M43 fr Offizier der Gebirgstruppe). A very well preserved Heer Gebirgsjger Officers M43 field cap, constructed of a high quality field grey cotton wool blend. The cap is fully surrounded by fold down side panels, scalloped at the front, offering 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 magnetic metal buttons on the right flap meeting an equal