Germany, Heer. A Panzer Troops EM/NCO’s M43 Field Cap Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic The badge was first created

The badge was first created in 1949 and was referred to as the "National Military Establishment Identification Badge

A fine quality German Cross in Gold (Deutsches Kreuz in Gold)

54mm (w) x 37

" It was later established by the Army that

Germany, Heer. A Panzer Troops EM/NCO’s M43 Field Cap Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic The badge was first created(Heer Einheitsfeldmtze M43 fr Mannschaften der Panzertruppe). A well preserved Heer Panzer Troops EM NCOs M43 field cap, constructed of black wool. The cap is fully surrounded by fold down side panels, scalloped toward the front, which provide optional ear and neck protection to the wearer. When not in use, the panels roll up and fasten in place with dual pebbled zink buttons emanating from the right flap and meeting an equal number of reinforced