Original German WWII 1943 dated Luftwaffe M43 Einheitsmütze Field Cap with Edelweiß Badge - size 57 German Field Equipment With two exceptions

With two exceptions

contractor 66 stands for Carl Eickhorn of Solingen

This is the model uniform worn throughout the First World War and then through WW2

The top of the barrel still has the full Colt "New York" address marking:

The tang of this katana is marked with both red and white paint

Original German WWII 1943 dated Luftwaffe M43 Einheitsmütze Field Cap with Edelweiß Badge - size 57 German Field Equipment With two exceptionsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice service used example of a Luftwaffe M43 Einheitsmtze Wool field cap, with a great well broken in look. The cap is constructed of Luftwaffe blue grey Fliegerblau wool, and has the correct "fold down" skirt for colder weather. It features a single pebbled aluminum button to the front, securing the skirt, and is a version without securing loops on the underside. The peak of the cap has a very nice