Original German WWII Kriegsmarine Coastal Artillery M43 Einheitsmütze Field Cap with RBNr Code - Size 57 Thompson SMG Sideplate is oval serpentine brass

Sideplate is oval serpentine brass with a brass trigger guard and butt plate

though it is definitely worn from age and sweat

It retains much of the original sheen finish and is in excellent condition

The occupation of France by NSDAP Germany at first affected only the northern and western portions of the country

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Original German WWII Kriegsmarine Coastal Artillery M43 Einheitsmütze Field Cap with RBNr Code - Size 57 Thompson SMG Sideplate is oval serpentine brassOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good condition service used example of a hard to find German WWII Kriegsmarine Coastal Artillery (Kstenartillerie) M43 Einheitsmtze Field Cap. The M43 Einheitsmtze (Unit Cap) is a variety of "Ski Cap" and was based on the Bergmtze (Mountain Hat) used by Austrian and German Gebirgsjger (Mountain Troops) during WWI. Germany had adopted it in 1915, and after the war it spread throughout the military. The