Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s M43 Field Cap Auction Footnote: Badge was introduced in

Footnote: Badge was introduced in 1942 and was worn by the members of Croatian Naval Legion

measures 24 mm (w) x 10 mm (h)

maker marked "O B ALLEN

four sides of tabs are trimmed in angled silver bullion

There is however a third rank adjustment on the first page of his Soldbuch which indicates that he was again made a Wachtmeister on the 20th of October

Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s M43 Field Cap Auction Footnote: Badge was introduced in(Heer Einheitsfeldmtze M43). A very well preserved Heer EM NCOs M43 field cap, constructed of field grey wool twill. It is fully surrounded by fold down panels, scalloped at the front, providing optional ear and neck protection for the wearer. When not in use, the panels are rolled up and secured in place with dual bakelite buttons on the right flap meeting an equal number of reinforced buttonholes on the left flap. Stitched onto the peak of the cap