Germany, Ot. An Officer’s Converted M43 Service Cap Republic of measuring 40 mm (w) x

measuring 40 mm (w) x 65 mm (l)

dark red Waffenfarbe

with the owners name and regiment on a paper card - making this cap completely researchable

5 mm (h) silver with blue and white enamelled insignia

bronze plates on either side illustrating three plum blossoms with the Republican insignia at the pommel end

Germany, Ot. An Officer’s Converted M43 Service Cap Republic of measuring 40 mm (w) x(Organisation Todt Einheitsfeldmtze M43). An interesting Organisation Todt (OT) Officers converted M43 service cap, constructed of olive drab 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 magnetic metal buttons which emanate from the right flap and meet an equal