Original German WWII Service Worn Army Heer Artillery Officer's Schirmmütze Visor Crush Cap with Embroidered Bullion Insignia Brown Bess Musket Parts This Type II pattern style

This Type II pattern style entered Vietnam in late 1965 and were soon to be replaced in 1967 by the third pattern jungle fatigues though they are commonly seen through 1968

instructors stood on the ground and shouted instructions to the pupils with megaphones as they approached the ground to ensure they did not forget the drills and injure themselves

The interior is still clearly marked on the grey leather sweatband the maker’s information:

The short rifle retains its serial numbers of R 144 on the barrel

and they do not appear to have seen much use at all

Original German WWII Service Worn Army Heer Artillery Officer's Schirmmütze Visor Crush Cap with Embroidered Bullion Insignia Brown Bess Musket Parts This Type II pattern styleOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great "salty" service worn example of a German WWII Wehrmacht Heer Army Officer Schirmmtze visor cap, and it really looks the business. It has a lovely and highly desirable "Crushed" or "saddle form" shape, accomplished by removing the crown support stiffener ring, which allows the crown to sag over time. It features the typical felgrau (field gray) green wool gabardine construction with a forest green