Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Coastal Artillery Officer’s M43-Style Field Cap Auction Archive 5 mm x 51 mm)

5 mm x 51 mm)

Soon he also joined the Freikorps and took part in the Kapp Putsch and other battles between military and communist factions that were convulsing Germany

measuring 60 mm (w) x 69 mm (h)

some flecking of the cross enamels is evident

obverse illustrating an Art-Deco style winged woman standing upon a pedestal

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Coastal Artillery Officer’s M43-Style Field Cap Auction Archive 5 mm x 51 mm)(Kriegsmarine Einheitsfeldmtze M43 fr Offiziere der Kstenartillerie). An extremely well preserved Kriegsmarine Coastal Artillery Officers M43 style field cap, constructed of field grey wool. The cap is fully 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 gilded bronze buttons, each bearing