Germany, Ordnungspolizei. An Em/Nco’s M43 Field Cap, By Bayerische Mützen-Fabrik Auction capsule-shaped

capsule-shaped

the obverse is concave and blackened with a central “W”

scabbard shows original paint straight

His body was not recovered and Weber was awarded the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves posthumously

It is also maker marked “Mohr & Speyer A-F” on a clothes tag in yellow embroidery

Germany, Ordnungspolizei. An Em/Nco’s M43 Field Cap, By Bayerische Mützen-Fabrik Auction capsule-shaped(Einheitsfeldmtze M43 fr Mnner der Ordnungspolizei). A very well preserved Ordnungspolizei M43 field cap, constructed of classic Polizei style blue green wool. The cap is fully surrounded by fold down side panels, scalloped at the front, providing optional ear and neck protection to the wearer. The panels are reinforced along the top edge with double rows of machine stitching. When not in use, they are rolled up and secured in place at the front with