Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s M43 Field Cap, Named And Unit-Attributed, By Schmid & Menner Auction Type II (1908-1944) (in silvered

Type II (1908-1944) (in silvered bronze

Both Allied and German sources have been studied

Footnote: This badge was used by personnel carrying out control tasks in the civilian navy

Pinned onto the peak is a tri-colour cockade consisting of blackened and silvered non-ferrous metal around a red felt centrepiece

Records for Lieutenant Alfred Ashton Beloe

Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s M43 Field Cap, Named And Unit-Attributed, By Schmid & Menner Auction Type II (1908-1944) (in silvered(Heer Einheitsfeldmtze M43 fr Mannschaften). An extremely well preserved Heer M43 field cap, constructed of field grey wool. The cap is fully surrounded by fold down side panels, providing optional ear and neck protection to the wearer, which are scalloped toward the front. When not in use, the panels roll up and are secured in place at the front with two pebbled magnetic metal buttons which emanate from the right flap and meet an equal number of