Germany, Heer. A Panzer Em/Nco’s M43 Field Cap Hold by maker Aurich

by maker Aurich

maker marked "BIRKS" on the reverse

1945 and after four months

62 mm x 90 mm

The pommel appears original to the dagger and although it looks as if it was removed once or twice

Germany, Heer. A Panzer Em/Nco’s M43 Field Cap Hold by maker Aurich(Heer Einheitsfeldmtze M43 fr Mnner der Panzertruppe). A very well preserved Heer Panzer EM NCOs M43 field cap, constructed of black wool twill. The cap is fully surrounded by fold down side panels, scalloped at the front, providing optional ear and neck protection to the wearer. They are reinforced along with seams with double rows of machine stitching. When not in use, the panels are rolled up and secured in place at the front with two black painted