Original German WWII 1943 dated Luftwaffe M43 Einheitsmütze Field Cap with Edelweiß Badge - size 57 German Field Equipment producing the unrivaled caliber of

producing the unrivaled caliber of optical lenses

A modified version of the same helmet was also issued to French Army paratroopers

There is a small socket under the rifle’s chamber with a square nut inside

but nothing beyond the scope of normal use

The top of the barrel still has the full Colt "New York" address marking:

Original German WWII 1943 dated Luftwaffe M43 Einheitsmütze Field Cap with Edelweiß Badge - size 57 German Field Equipment producing the unrivaled caliber ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice service used example of a Luftwaffe M43 Einheitsmtze Wool field cap, with a great well broken in look. The cap is constructed of Luftwaffe blue grey Fliegerblau wool, and has the correct "fold down" skirt for colder weather. It features a single pebbled aluminum button to the front, securing the skirt, and is a version without securing loops on the underside. The peak of the cap has a very nice