Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Coastal Artillery EM/NCO’s M43 Field Cap, by Heinrich Balke Auction the reverse marked “GRÜNTHAL”

the reverse marked “GRÜNTHAL”

he continued to display some sympathies with the liberals

A mixed lot of Wehrmacht breast eagles

permitting use in winter conditions

the obverse with an etched inscription of “L7X SS

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Coastal Artillery EM/NCO’s M43 Field Cap, by Heinrich Balke Auction the reverse marked “GRÜNTHAL”(Kriegsmarine Einheitsfeldmtze M43 fr Mannschaften der Kstenartillerie). A well preserved Kriegsmarine Coastal Artillery EM NCOs M43 field cap, constructed of coarse field grey wool. The cap is fully surrounded by fold down side panels, scalloped toward the front, which provide optional ear and neck protection to the wearer. When not in use, the panels roll up and are secured in place at the front with pebbled buttons which emanate from the right flap