Germany, Heer. A Late-War Em/Nco’s M43 Field Cap Hold attached to a rectangle of

attached to a rectangle of white

the second badge illustrates a Soviet fighter pilot's badge above an arched banner inscribed "ЧЕХОСЛОВАКИЯ" (Czechoslovakia in Russian)

surface rust evident on the frame

measuring 76 mm (w) x 75 mm (h)

The blade presents plain with the exception of a fuller on each side

Germany, Heer. A Late-War Em/Nco’s M43 Field Cap Hold attached to a rectangle of(Heer Einheitsfeldmtze M43). An extremely well preserved, late war example of a Heer EM NCOs M43 field cap, constructed of field grey wool. The cap is fully surrounded by fold down side panels, scalloped at the front, providing optional ear and neck protection to the wearer. When not in use, the panels are rolled up and secured in place at the front with with two pebbled zink buttons emanating from the right flap and meeting an equal number of