Germany, Heer. An M43 Field Cap for Enlisted Ranks, Late-War Example Archive maker marked "SCHWERIN BERLIN 68"

maker marked "SCHWERIN BERLIN 68" on the reverse

Two-prong open-claw buckle in silvered nickel with a pebbled upper on the right end

An example of a mint and unissued third reich period DAF (Deutsche Arbeitsfront/German Labour Front) cap badge

with issues consistent with age

Fed through the right shoulder board is a forestry official's aiguillette

Germany, Heer. An M43 Field Cap for Enlisted Ranks, Late-War Example Archive maker marked "SCHWERIN BERLIN 68"(Heer Einheitsfeldmtze M43 fr Mannschaften). A very well preserved, late war Heer M43 field cap for Enlisted ranks, 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 panes roll up and are secured in place with two two pebbled magnetic metal buttons which emanate from the right flap and meet an equal number