Original German WWII Heer Army M43 Field Cap - RBNr Marked Antique Cartridge Firearms The serial number indicates that

The serial number indicates that it was built at Springfield in 1887

The shell is stamped SiJ66 indicating that Eisenhüttenwerk Schlesien

12” diameter

New Made Item: This is a fabulous hard to find reproduction

The arbitrary and policing of soldiers gave them the other nickname “Heldenklauer” (Hero-Snatchers) because they screened refugees and hospital transports for potential deserters with orders to kill suspected malingerers

Original German WWII Heer Army M43 Field Cap - RBNr Marked Antique Cartridge Firearms The serial number indicates thatOriginal Item: Only One Available. Acquired directly from a WW2 veteran's family, this is a great looking M43 Heer (Army) M43 cap. It constructed of wool with fold down panels with squared scallops to the front and forward sides, covering the entire neck on the sides and rear when in use. When not in use, the panels are raised with their ends resting upon the visor, being joined together via two aluminum olive drab painted buttons. The visor is