Germany, Wehrmacht. A Eastern Volunteer’s M42 Overseas Cap consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac illustrating the obverse and reverse

illustrating the obverse and reverse of the National Prize for Art and Science on the front and back covers respectively

Epsom on September 26

The handle measures 226 mm (l)

support plate with securing nut

manufacturer mark on reverse of B

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Eastern Volunteer’s M42 Overseas Cap consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac illustrating the obverse and reverse(Wehrmacht Schiffchen M42 fr Freiwillige Osttruppen). A well preserved Wehrmacht M42 overseas cap issued to an Eastern volunteer, constructed of field grey wool. The cap is fully surrounded by fold down side walls, scalloped toward the front, providing optional ear and neck protection to the wearer. When not in use the panels are rolled up and secured in place at the front with two pebbled magnetic metal buttons which emanate from the right side and