Original German WWII Heer Cavalry Officers Schirmmütze Visor Crush Cap by Chr. Armbrust - Faded Piping MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly the exterior surface is very

the exterior surface is very much intact

Cahen-Lyon was a private firm that the French government contracted to meet the increased demand while the new factory at St-Etienne was being completed

Rear of the blade is etched with the RZM Designation (RZM) M7 / 51 over a 1936 date

It is not stamped with the “England” exportation marking

and the armor

Original German WWII Heer Cavalry Officers Schirmmütze Visor Crush Cap by Chr. Armbrust - Faded Piping MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly the exterior surface is veryOriginal Item: Only One Available. This cap is a very good service used example of a German WWII Wehrmacht Heer Army Cavalry Officer's Schirmmtze (visor cap), made by Chr. Armbrust of Hannover, a rare maker that we have not encountered before. The cap has a lovely "Crushed" or "saddle form" shape that is highly desirable, accomplished by removing the crown support stiffener ring. It features the typical feldgrau (field gray) "doe skin" weave wool