Original German WWII Wehrmacht Army Heer Infantry EM & NCO Schirmmütze Visor Cap - Size 55 U.S. Civil War the markings were painted with

the markings were painted with the same red paint used to completely paint over Damage Control Helmets

The fore stock is unfortunately stuck on with years of oil and wax preventing the barrel band from moving

France had been among the first nations to use a modern steel helmet for combat in the trenches of World War I

The medal was unique as not only was it the first of its kind but each soldier or officer who received it had their name stamped into the medal

Original hatband is missing and two pinwheel vents were added to it at some point

Original German WWII Wehrmacht Army Heer Infantry EM & NCO Schirmmütze Visor Cap - Size 55 U.S. Civil War the markings were painted withOriginal Item: Only One Available. This cap is a very nice service worn example of a German WWII Wehrmacht Heer Army EM NCO Schirmmtze (visor cap). It features the typical feldgrau (field gray) "whipcord" wool. construction with a forest green band and a traditional high forward crown. The cap also has matching Wei (white) piping along the top edge and flanking either side of the band, the Corps Color (Waffenfarbe) for infantry and motorized infantry.