Original German WWII Army Heer EM/NCO Infantry Visor Crush Cap with Leather Visor & Embroidered Insignia U.S. Militaria "Winterschlacht im Osten

"Winterschlacht im Osten

It was considered fitting and desirable for the eagle-shaped guard to be made of this material

/JG 53 which were left behind on Sicily after the end of the "Malta Blitz" in May for service over the central Mediterranean

On the outside of the leather liner band is S Michel in black ink or paint which stained the leather

and also the rubber eye cup is no longer present as well

Original German WWII Army Heer EM/NCO Infantry Visor Crush Cap with Leather Visor & Embroidered Insignia U.S. Militaria "Winterschlacht im OstenOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great looking German WWII EM NCO Infantry Schirmmtze Visor Cap, with a lovely "Crushed" shape. This "saddle form" shape is highly desirable, and later in the war caps were made without stiffeners, so they would have this shape from the start. Even better, it has a very desirable solid leather visor! This type of crusher is the ultimate in form fitting style, with a great service worn look. The cap shows