Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s M43 Field Cap, By Herman Potthoff GTRexclude stationed in the Medical Branch

stationed in the Medical Branch of the Middle East in 1935

shortened ribbon

each housing a magnetic metal core

with a smooth black finished upper and raw underside

1915 at Barriefield

Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s M43 Field Cap, By Herman Potthoff GTRexclude stationed in the Medical Branch(Heer Einheitsfeldmtze M43). A Heer EM NCOs M43 field cap, constructed of field grey wool twill. The cap is fully surrounded by fold down side panels, gently scalloped at the front, offering optional ear and neck protection to the wearer. When not in use, the panels are rolled up and secured in place with two black bakelite buttons on the right panel meeting two reinforced buttonholes on the left. Stitched onto the peak of the cap is an insignia