Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Coastal Artillery Em/Nco’s M43 Field Cap United Republic of featuring gilt clusters of individual

featuring gilt clusters of individual rays in each quadrant

measuring 53 mm (w) x 82 mm (h)

attached to a blue-grey wool backer with three prongs

He stood at 165 cm tall

Second Empire 1852-1870

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Coastal Artillery Em/Nco’s M43 Field Cap United Republic of featuring gilt clusters of individual(Kriegsmarine Einheitsfeldmtze M43 fr Mnner der Kstenartillerie). An extremely well preserved Kriegsmarine Coastal Artillery EM NCOs M43 field cap, constructed of field grey wool. The cap is fully surrounded by fold down side panels, scalloped at the front, providing optional ear and neck protection to the wearer. When not in use, the panels are rolled up and secured in place at the front with two gilded magnetic metal buttons, each bearing a raised