Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Coastal Artillery Em/Nco’s M43 Field Cap certificate_of_authenticity QMC having been honorably wounded

QMC having been honorably wounded in action in operations against the enemy

Footnote: Günter Braake (1921–2016) received the Knight’s Cross on August 27

the bottom of the document demonstrates tearing and fatigue

he had been appointed Commander-in-Chief of the 9th Army

He proceeded to France on special duty in September 1918

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Coastal Artillery Em/Nco’s M43 Field Cap certificate_of_authenticity QMC having been honorably wounded(Kriegsmarine Einheitsfeldmtze M43 fr Mnner der Kstenartillerie). An extremely well preserved Kriegsmarine Coastal Artillery EM NCOs 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 gilded magnetic metal buttons, each bearing a raised