Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s M43 Field Cap, Named And Unit-Attributed, By Schmid & Menner Auction Archive both centrepiece insignia in 18K

both centrepiece insignia in 18K Gold with red and black enamels

awarded to heads of state on the occasion of official visits to the Holy See

with red enamel loss from obverse centre border

with the seam covered by a fully-intact brown leather buffer pad

and finished with a dark brown braided cord along the top

Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s M43 Field Cap, Named And Unit-Attributed, By Schmid & Menner Auction Archive both centrepiece insignia in 18K(Heer Einheitsfeldmtze M43 fr Mannschaften). An extremely well preserved Heer M43 field cap, constructed of field grey wool. The cap is fully surrounded by fold down side panels, providing optional ear and neck protection to the wearer, which are scalloped toward the front. When not in use, the panels roll up and are secured in place at the front with two pebbled magnetic metal buttons which emanate from the right flap and meet an equal number of