Germany, Ordnungspolizei. An Em/Nco’s M43 Field Cap GTRexclude In early December 1917

In early December 1917

enlisting with "C" Company

on a loop for suspension - marked “1” for “Deschler & Sohn

unmarked but with the physical characteristics of manufacture by C

Germany, Ordnungspolizei. An Em/Nco’s M43 Field Cap GTRexclude In early December 1917(Ordnungspolizei Einheitsfeldmtze M43). An Ordnungspolizei EM NCOs M43 field cap, constructed of a classic police green wool twill. It 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 rolled up and are secured in place with two brown bakelite buttons emanating from the right flap meeting an equal number of reinforced buttonholes on the left