Original German WWII Waffen-SS Panzer M43 Field Cap in Unissued/Mint Condition - Size 57 Japanese Field Gear These markings indicate original manufacture

These markings indicate original manufacture in 1898 at the "Imperial Tula Arms Factory"

They are awarded to individuals who have done meritorious deeds and also to those who have achieved excellence in their field of work

The Germans crisscrossed the sky with a heavy pattern of flak

complete leather chinstrap and liner which is very nicely stamped UNIONE MILIAREY

so it is definitely original to the helmet

Original German WWII Waffen-SS Panzer M43 Field Cap in Unissued/Mint Condition - Size 57 Japanese Field Gear These markings indicate original manufactureOriginal Item: Only One Available. The SS (Schutzstaffel 'Protection Squadron') was originally formed in 1925, ostensibly to act as a small, loyal bodyguard unit to protect the Fhrer, Adolf H. Under the direction of the Reichsfhrer SS Heinrich Himmler, the SS grew to be the most ruthless and feared organization of the 20th century. They were the vanguard of NSDAP and eventually controlled nearly every function of German life and much of Occupied