Germany, Heer. A Cavalry/Reconnaissance Officer’s Visor Cap, By Erel Hold 20 mm x 76 mm)

20 mm x 76 mm)

surrounded by the inscription INSTRUÇÃO PÚBLICA E BENEMERÊNCIA (Public Instruction and Benevolence)

a Captain in 1794

Companions breast badge in GOLD and enamels

featuring an inlaid traditional national wattle pattern

Germany, Heer. A Cavalry/Reconnaissance Officer’s Visor Cap, By Erel Hold 20 mm x 76 mm)(Heer Kavallerie Aufklrer Schirmmtze). An extremely well preserved Heer Cavalry Reconnaissance Officers visor cap, constructed of field grey wool. The cap features reinforced side walls, with the exterior bearing a dark green wool cap band. Golden yellow Waffenfarbe piping adorns the crown, as well as the top and bottom of the cap band. Stitched onto the peak is an insignia in the form of a green wool backer bearing a hand embroidered Wehrmacht eagle