Germany, Ss. A Waffen-Ss Officer’s M43 Field Cap Archive In a Letter from Maddock

In a Letter from Maddock

the base housing a two-piece raised platform in yellowish felt with two raised dividers embedded into the platform framing the medal beds

measuring 84 mm (w) x 83 mm (h)

uniforms were made less visible and the first concession was to paint their M1905 helmets grey or have grey linen covers fit over them

The reverse is addressed "J

Germany, Ss. A Waffen-Ss Officer’s M43 Field Cap Archive In a Letter from Maddock(Waffen SS Einheitsfeldmtze M43 fr Offizier). An exceptionally well preserved Waffen SS Officers M43 field cap, constructed of field grey gabardine 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 roll up and secure in place at the front with two pebbled magnetic metal buttons which emanate from the right panel and meet reinforced