Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s M43 Field Cap GTRexclude number impressed "140593" on the

number impressed "140593" on the reverse

was transferred to the Canadian Convalescent Hospital Woodcote Park at Epsom

but the new conditions at the War Office were not to his liking

" The Iron Ring was poorly designed for defense

maker marked IKOM

Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s M43 Field Cap GTRexclude number impressed "140593" on the(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