Germany, Heer. An Officer’s M43 Field Cap United Republic of an exploding shell above

an exploding shell above

He arrived in France on 7th July 1915 and was wounded in the back by shrapnel at Ypres on 4th June 1916 and was a victim of a gas attack on 22nd September 1917

)and three smaller photos (8x12cm aprox

both the obverse and reverse maker marked with the logo of B

and Knight (Chevalier / Banjamaphon): in bronze gilt with blue enamels

Germany, Heer. An Officer’s M43 Field Cap United Republic of an exploding shell above(Heer Einheitsfeldmtze M43 fr Offizier). An extremely well preserved Heer Officers M43 field cap, constructed of field 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 an equal number of