Germany, Heer. An Unusual Em/Nco’s Winter Cap United Republic of a Soccer Medal (silver

a Soccer Medal (silver

An example of a War Merit Cross Second Class with Swords (Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2

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with the exterior’s attention to detail exemplified by the ring’s outer rim consisting of stylized bones

(Tropischen Gürtel mit Schnalle)

Germany, Heer. An Unusual Em/Nco’s Winter Cap United Republic of a Soccer Medal (silver(Heer Wintermtze). An unusual Heer EM NCOs winter cap, constructed of padded field grey wool. The back and sides of the cap are surrounded by fold down side panels, fully lined on the exterior with white wool and featuring ear flaps. When not in use, the panels are rolled up and secured in place at the top with two off white cotton drawstrings tied at the crown. The forehead features an additional decorative flap of identical construction which is