Germany, Heer. An M43 Field Cap for Enlisted Ranks, Late-War Issue Republic of the reverse privately engraved

the reverse privately engraved

The pommel bears an analogous hook forming a grip with the upper crossguard

the reverse with a Weimar Republic coat of arms above an inscription of “STEIN GEDENKJAHR 1931” (“STEIN COMMEMORATIVE YEAR 1931”)

IV Class with Rosette (瑞宝章 / Zuihōshō): in silver gilt with red

set within a stylized belt and buckle bearing an institution date of “1866” with arabesques

Germany, Heer. An M43 Field Cap for Enlisted Ranks, Late-War Issue Republic of the reverse privately engraved(Heer Einheitsfeldmtze M43 fr Mannschaften). A well preserved Heer M43 field cap for Enlisted ranks, constructed of a coarse 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 with two pebbled magnetic metal buttons which emanate from the right panel and meet an equal number of