Germany, Heer. An Officer’s M43 Field Cap Auction Archive Nebelwerfer (Smoke Mortar) were intended

Nebelwerfer (Smoke Mortar) were intended to deliver poison gas and high-explosive shells

The day before yesterday

Each side features a separately attached

as recognition for 8 years of faithful service with the police

dated 7 July 1944

Germany, Heer. An Officer’s M43 Field Cap Auction Archive Nebelwerfer (Smoke Mortar) were intended(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