Germany, Heer. A Panzer Em/Nco’s M43 Field Cap Auction Footnote: An Oflag (Offizierslager) was

Footnote: An Oflag (Offizierslager) was a prisoner of war camp for officers only

edged by double row of twisted Cellion wire

the twelve o’clock arm bears the crown

including a EM/NCO’s belt buckle

dated 14 June 1917

Germany, Heer. A Panzer Em/Nco’s M43 Field Cap Auction Footnote: An Oflag (Offizierslager) was(Heer Einheitsfeldmtze M43 fr Mnner der Panzertruppe). An extremely well preserved Heer Panzer EM NCOs M43 field cap, constructed of black 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 and black painted magnetic metal buttons which emanate from the right flap and