Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A Schutzmannschaft Officer’s M43 Field Cap Newly Listed measuring 71 mm

measuring 71 mm

his citation appearing in the London Gazette on January 21

at any time during the period from the first ANZAC Day in April 1915 to the date of final evacuation in January 1916

and several punched holes on the front cover as well as the back cover

Constructed of red rayon

Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A Schutzmannschaft Officer’s M43 Field Cap Newly Listed measuring 71 mm(Schutzmannschaft Einheitsfeldmtze M43 fr Offiziere). A very well preserved Schutzmannschaft Officers M43 field cap, constructed of field grey wool. The cap is fully surrounded by fold down side panels, scalloped toward 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 grey painted zink buttons which emanate from the right flap and meet