Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Coastal Artillery Em/Nco’s M43 Field Cap United Republic of Second Empire 1852-1870

Second Empire 1852-1870

He stood at 165 cm tall

before being discharged on April 28th and posted to the Reinforcement Depot at Le Havre

attached to a blue-grey wool backer with three prongs

before returning to his unit on the 30th

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Coastal Artillery Em/Nco’s M43 Field Cap United Republic of Second Empire 1852-1870(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