Germany, Heer. A Gebirgsjäger Em/Nco’s M43 Field Cap certificate_of_authenticity Footnote: This cross was founded

Footnote: This cross was founded by Emperor Franz Joseph I to reward Officers

The national eagle (Hoheitszeichen) sits snug in its place and is level with the wood without significant gaps between the eagle and the grip

privately named/engraved in capitals (John Judge

also known as "Ironhead" because of his military career

measuring 65 mm (w) x 68 mm (l) x 20 mm (h)

Germany, Heer. A Gebirgsjäger Em/Nco’s M43 Field Cap certificate_of_authenticity Footnote: This cross was founded(Einheitsfeldmtze M43 fr Gebirgsjger). An extremely well preserved Heer Gebirgsjger EM NCOs M43 field cap, constructed of field grey wool twill. The cap is fully surrounded by fold down side panels, scalloped at the front, offering ear and neck protection to the wearer. When not in use, the panels are rolled up and secured in place with two pebbled zink buttons on the right flap meeting an equal number of reinforced buttonholes on the left flap.