Germany, Heer. A Gebirgsjäger EM/NCO’s M43 Field Cap, Late-War Example Auction and gunner

and gunner

issued in 1928

One link is marked on the back with an RZM logo and maker code that appears to read “M5/8” for F

The right interior breast is stamped with a maker’s mark of “Steiner & Keller G

6 mm (h) x 46

Germany, Heer. A Gebirgsjäger EM/NCO’s M43 Field Cap, Late-War Example Auction and gunner(Heer Einheitsfeldmtze M43 fr Mannschaften der Gebirgstruppe). A late war Heer Gebirgsjger EM NCOs M43 field cap, constructed of coarse field grey wool. The cap is fully surrounded by fold down side panels, scalloped toward the front, which provide optional ear and neck protection to the wearer. When not in use, the panels roll up and are secured in place at the front with two pebbled magnetic metal buttons which emanate from the right panel and meet