Germany, Heer. An Unusual Em/Nco’s Winter Cap certificate_of_authenticity circa 1934

circa 1934

a recipient of the Pour le Mérite and the Knight’s Cross with Swords

mounted a bronze gilt eight-pointed star base

measuring 52 mm (w) x 61 mm (h)

before being placed in the 2nd Fahrkolonne (Driving Convoy) 181 from mid April to mid July

Germany, Heer. An Unusual Em/Nco’s Winter Cap certificate_of_authenticity circa 1934(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