Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Coastal Artillery Officer’s M43-Style Field Cap Auction Archive constructed of dark-red faux leather

constructed of dark-red faux leather

He retired from active military service in 1931

or the Chinese Nationalist Party) from 1925 until 1947

some flecking of the cross enamels is evident

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Coastal Artillery Officer’s M43-Style Field Cap Auction Archive constructed of dark-red faux leather(Kriegsmarine Einheitsfeldmtze M43 fr Offiziere der Kstenartillerie). An extremely well preserved Kriegsmarine Coastal Artillery Officers M43 style field cap, constructed of 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 gilded bronze buttons, each bearing