Germany, Ot. An Officer’s Converted M43 Service Cap Auction one featuring a War Merit

one featuring a War Merit Cross with Swords

with a central horse and rider on a hollow background

reverse inscribed 1ST V & 4TH (T) CAPT

neck and thigh during the Battle of Mont Sorrel

Germany, Ot. An Officer’s Converted M43 Service Cap Auction one featuring a War Merit(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