Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A Schutzmannschaft Officer’s M43 Field Cap Archive 1919 in London

1919 in London

the CVSM and WM are un-named as issued

illustrating a map of the world

Footnote: Wellesley Everett Leard was born on February 16 (some say 15)

intact leather liner exhibits normal wear

Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A Schutzmannschaft Officer’s M43 Field Cap Archive 1919 in London(Schutzmannschaft Einheitsfeldmtze M43 fr Offiziere). A very well preserved Schutzmannschaft Officers M43 field cap, constructed of field grey wool. The cap is fully surrounded by fold down side panels, scalloped toward 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 pebbled and grey painted zink buttons which emanate from the right flap and meet