Germany, Luftwaffe. A Rare General’s M43 Field Cap consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 500 Allied (mainly Dutch) Prisoners

500 Allied (mainly Dutch) Prisoners of War

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Gesch” and “ELM” on reverse

It operated as a group of “tourist aircraft” because the Treaty of Versailles prevented Bulgaria from having a military air force

1 (9/6/1944

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Rare General’s M43 Field Cap consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 500 Allied (mainly Dutch) Prisoners(Luftwaffe Einheitsfeldmtze M43 fr Generle). A rare and extremely well preserved Luftwaffe Generals Bergmtze style M43 field cap, constructed of dark slate grey wool. The cap is surrounded by fold down side panels, scalloped toward the front, which provide optional ear and neck protection to the wearer. When not in use, the panels are rolled up and secured in palace at the front with a single gilded magnetic metal button which emanates from the right