Germany, HJ. A Mint Field Cap Democratic Republic of the measuring 143 mm (w) x

measuring 143 mm (w) x 318 mm (h) x 52

77 mm in diameter

obverse illustrating an Italian soldier holding an upward-pointing sword in his right hand

much of the original gilt has disappeared due to age and wear

an Army Marksman Qualification Badge with RIFLE Clasp (silvered and blackened metal

Germany, HJ. A Mint Field Cap Democratic Republic of the measuring 143 mm (w) x(HJ Sommer Mtze). An extremely well preserved HJ field cap, constructed of khaki tan cotton. The cap is fully surrounded by stylized side walls which are trimmed along the seam with red piping. Stitched onto the lower peak is an embroidered HJ insignia, measuring 15 mm (w) x 25 mm (h). The interior is fully encompassed by a multi piece golden brown rayon liner. A wide leather sweatband fully surrounds the lower edge, and folds down to reveal a