Germany, Heer. An EM/NCO’s M42 Field Cap, by LAGO-Wien Auction the obverse features an embossed

the obverse features an embossed HJ-style national eagle clutching an HJ diamond

pin does not release from catch

resting on a gilt Slovakian emblem

measuring 202 mm (w) x 328 mm (h))

Germany, Heer. An EM/NCO’s M42 Field Cap, by LAGO-Wien Auction the obverse features an embossed(Heer Schiffchen M42 fr Mannschaften). A well preserved Heer M42 field cap, constructed of coarse field grey wool. The cap is surrounded by fold down side walls, slightly scalloped toward the front, which provide optional ear and neck protection to the wearer. When not in use, the walls roll up and are secured in place with two pebbled magnetic metal buttons which emanate from the right side and meet an equal number of reinforced buttonholes on the