Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s M43 Field Cap, By Hermann Potthoff Auction one small hole in the

one small hole in the navy blue felt of the medal bed from the pinback of the breast star

unmarked however demonstrating the manufacturing characteristics typical of badges made by maker Friedrich Linden

1870 by the Provisional Government of Rome and awarded to those who took part in the defence and liberation of Rome from 1849 to 1870

1909: Made Oberleutnant

Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s M43 Field Cap, By Hermann Potthoff Auction one small hole in the(Einheitsmtze M43). A very well preserved Heer EM NCOs M43 field cap, constructed of field grey wool twill. The cap is fully surrounded by fold down side panels, with frontal scalloping, offering optional ear and neck protection for the wearer. When not in use, the panels are rolled up and secured in place with two grey bakelite buttons on the right flap meeting an equal number of reinforced buttonholes on the left flap. Stitched onto the peak is an