Germany, Ordnungspolizei. An M43 Field Cap for Enlisted Ranks, Late-War Example, by Bayerische Mützenfabrik consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac demonstrating some material fatigue and

demonstrating some material fatigue and discolouration

exhibiting light gilt wear

It measures 253 mm (w) x 270 mm x 135 mm (h)

1932 and signed in black ink by Reichswehrminister (Reich Minister of Defence) Wilhelm Groener (1867–1939)

complemented by seven rows of wrapped twisted brass wire with pleasant patina

Germany, Ordnungspolizei. An M43 Field Cap for Enlisted Ranks, Late-War Example, by Bayerische Mützenfabrik consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac demonstrating some material fatigue and(Ordnungspolizei Einheitsfeldmtze M43). An extremely well preserved Ordnungdpolizei M43 field cap for Enlisted ranks, constructed of police green wool. The cap is fully 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 roll up and are secured in place at the front with two pebbled magnetic metal buttons which emanate from the right flap and meet an