Germany, SS. A Waffen-SS EM/NCO’s M43 Field Cap, Italian-Made, by Berven Archive masthead printed in blue ink

masthead printed in blue ink

both measuring 20 mm in diameter

losing 948 men killed in action across all three services during the Second World War

she organised aid for Swedish influenza victims

pin marked AB&Co for Arthus Bertrand

Germany, SS. A Waffen-SS EM/NCO’s M43 Field Cap, Italian-Made, by Berven Archive masthead printed in blue ink(Waffen SS Einheitsfeldmtze M43). A well preserved Waffen SS 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 pebbled non magnetic metal buttons which emanate from the right panel and meet an equal number of reinforced