Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s M43 Field Cap Hold Cross in gilt and enamels

Cross in gilt and enamels

a National Socialist War Victim’s Care (NSKOV) badge

floral embellished grip straps and short crossguard with lion's head quillon tips

without signs of wear or damage from storage of any kind

23 mm x 28

Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s M43 Field Cap Hold Cross in gilt and enamels(Heer Einheitsfeldmtze M43). An extremely well preserved Heer M43 field cap, constructed of field grey wool. It 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 at the front with two pebbled magnetic metal buttons on the right flap meeting an equal number of reinforced buttonholes on the left flap. Stitched onto the peak