Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s M42 Overseas Cap, By Kurtze & Storckmann Hold Klasse 1939 mit Etui)

Klasse 1939 mit Etui)

but textbook example by this maker

version with tongs on revesre is very scarce

paper backing

2nd Class by Eduard - Late 1916/early 1917 period issue in bronze gilt and enamels

Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s M42 Overseas Cap, By Kurtze & Storckmann Hold Klasse 1939 mit Etui)(Heer Schiffchen). An extremely well preserved Heer EM NCOs M42 overseas cap, constructed of heavy field grey wool. The cap is fully surrounded by fold down side panels which are secured in place at the front by dual grey magnetic metal buttons on the right flap meeting an equal number of reinforced buttonholes on the left flap. It is also flanked on each side by ventilation holes, both reinforced with zink eyelets. Stitched into the peak of the cap