Germany, Heer. A Panzer Em/Nco’s M43 Field Cap Auction edged by double row of

edged by double row of twisted Cellion wire

dated 14 June 1917

Footnote: An Oflag (Offizierslager) was a prisoner of war camp for officers only

The interior features a brown leather sweatband fully surrounding the side walls

The War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords certificate is named to Unteroffizier (NCO) Werner Sohn

Germany, Heer. A Panzer Em/Nco’s M43 Field Cap Auction edged by double row of(Heer Einheitsfeldmtze M43 fr Mnner der Panzertruppe). An extremely well preserved Heer Panzer EM NCOs M43 field cap, constructed of black 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 and black painted magnetic metal buttons which emanate from the right flap and