Germany, Ot. An Officer’s Converted M43 Service Cap Republic of Suspension Only (in brass with

Suspension Only (in brass with dark green enamels

with the owners name and regiment on a paper card - making this cap completely researchable

By mid-1939

The thick brown leather washer at the crossguard junction remains supple

Germany, Ot. An Officer’s Converted M43 Service Cap Republic of Suspension Only (in brass with(Organisation Todt Einheitsfeldmtze M43). An interesting Organisation Todt (OT) Officers converted M43 service cap, constructed of olive drab 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 magnetic metal buttons which emanate from the right flap and meet an equal