Germany, Heer. A Gebirgsjäger Officer’s Upgraded M43 Field Cap Hold 1888 in Cirencester

1888 in Cirencester

and a cut-out newspaper article dated 1950 regarding a topping out ceremony of a house Rupert helped built

a very scarce Order awarded to Military Doctors

his death attributed to respiratory problems acquired during his war service

and pencil markings

Germany, Heer. A Gebirgsjäger Officer’s Upgraded M43 Field Cap Hold 1888 in Cirencester(Einheitsfeldmtze M43 fr Offizier der Gebirgstruppe). A very well preserved Heer Gebirgsjger Officers M43 field cap, constructed of a high quality field grey cotton wool blend. The cap is fully surrounded by fold down side panels, scalloped at the front, offering 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 magnetic metal buttons on the right flap meeting an equal