Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Coastal Artillery M43 Field Cap for Enlisted Ranks Democratic Republic of the the seam maker marked “H

the seam maker marked “H & F” for an unidentified but widely-encountered manufacturer of RLB uniform insignia

with frame measuring 435 mm (w) x 560 mm (h)

the hoist edge featuring a hollow channel retaining an original drawstring which is configured into a loop at each end for suspension

measuring 39 mm x 39 mm

" Two and a half weeks later

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Coastal Artillery M43 Field Cap for Enlisted Ranks Democratic Republic of the the seam maker marked “H(Kriegsmarine Einheitsfeldmtze M43 fr Mannschaften der Kstenartillerie). An extremely well preserved Kriegsmarine Coastal Artillery M43 field cap for Enlisted ranks, constructed of field grey wool. The cap is surrounded by fold down side panels, scalloped toward the front, which provide 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 grey painted metal buttons, bearing