Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s M43 Field Cap, By Hermann Potthoff Auction 1909: Made Oberleutnant

1909: Made Oberleutnant

1870 by the Provisional Government of Rome and awarded to those who took part in the defence and liberation of Rome from 1849 to 1870

signed along the top edge "Wm R Lawley" on the obverse

unmarked however demonstrating the manufacturing characteristics typical of badges made by maker Friedrich Linden

Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s M43 Field Cap, By Hermann Potthoff Auction 1909: Made Oberleutnant(Einheitsmtze M43). A very well preserved Heer EM NCOs M43 field cap, constructed of field grey wool twill. The cap is fully surrounded by fold down side panels, with frontal scalloping, offering optional ear and neck protection for the wearer. When not in use, the panels are rolled up and secured in place with two grey bakelite buttons on the right flap meeting an equal number of reinforced buttonholes on the left flap. Stitched onto the peak is an