Germany, Ss. A Waffen-Ss Em/Nco’s M43 Field Cap Archive the youngest member of the

the youngest member of the Luftwaffe to be promoted to the rank of Captain at age 22

with a 45 mm wide bowl

supporting a brass chain link chin strap backed with a black leather and corduroy strap

with light blue embroidered lettering on steel blue wool

gilding and silvering worn off

Germany, Ss. A Waffen-Ss Em/Nco’s M43 Field Cap Archive the youngest member of the(Waffen SS Einheitsfeldmtze). This is an extremely well preserved Waffen SS M43 field cap, constructed of field grey gabardine wool. The crown of the cap is fully lined with a band of white piping, indicating infantry personnel. The cap features fold down side panels providing neck and ear protection for the wearer which, when not in use, are rolled up and fastened together by two pebbled, silvered aluminum buttons on the right flap meeting an equal