Germany, Ot. An Officer’s Converted M43 Service Cap Republic of The thick brown leather washer

The thick brown leather washer at the crossguard junction remains supple

above an inscription of “PER ASPERA AD ASTERA” (“THROUGH DESTINY TO LIGHT”)

Suspension Only (in brass with dark green enamels

5 mm (h) silver with blue and white enamelled insignia

Germany, Ot. An Officer’s Converted M43 Service Cap Republic of The thick brown leather washer(Organisation Todt Einheitsfeldmtze M43). An interesting Organisation Todt (OT) Officers converted M43 service cap, constructed of olive drab 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 are rolled up and secured in place at the front with two pebbled magnetic metal buttons which emanate from the right flap and meet an equal