Germany, Heer. An Unusual Em/Nco’s Winter Cap United Republic of 41 mm x 56 mm)

41 mm x 56 mm)

maker marked “039” on reverse

it shows pitting and wear

flanked by an inscription of “WELT-KRIEG” (“WORLD WAR”)

the graphic on the front cover and the text on the spine in silver-coloured ink

Germany, Heer. An Unusual Em/Nco’s Winter Cap United Republic of 41 mm x 56 mm)(Heer Wintermtze). An unusual Heer EM NCOs winter cap, constructed of padded field grey wool. The back and sides of the cap are surrounded by fold down side panels, fully lined on the exterior with white wool and featuring ear flaps. When not in use, the panels are rolled up and secured in place at the top with two off white cotton drawstrings tied at the crown. The forehead features an additional decorative flap of identical construction which is