Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s M43 Field Cap, By Hermann Potthoff Auction He was named Acting Corporal

He was named Acting Corporal SAFA on December 1st and returned to South Africa in March 1917 aboard the H

signed along the top edge "Wm R Lawley" on the obverse

The scabbard fittings are free of dents

Instituted in 1974

unmarked however demonstrating the manufacturing characteristics typical of badges made by maker Friedrich Linden

Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s M43 Field Cap, By Hermann Potthoff Auction He was named Acting Corporal(Einheitsmtze M43). A very well preserved Heer EM NCOs M43 field cap, constructed of field grey wool twill. The cap is fully surrounded by fold down side panels, with frontal scalloping, offering optional ear and neck protection for the wearer. When not in use, the panels are rolled up and secured in place with two grey bakelite buttons on the right flap meeting an equal number of reinforced buttonholes on the left flap. Stitched onto the peak is an