Germany, Heer. A Winter Service Cap GTRexclude First organized as the 42nd

First organized as the 42nd Brockville Battalion of Infantry in 1866

A fine textbook example of this very desirable First War Prussian Pilot’s Commemorative badge by this very desirable maker

with enamel loss to central cypher and light overall wear

constructed of a magnetic metal shaft which is wrapped in a dark blue Moroccan leather liner and riveted with magnetic metal fixtures at the tip

with a height of 247 mm

Germany, Heer. A Winter Service Cap GTRexclude First organized as the 42nd(Heer Pelzmtze fr Mannschaften). An extremely well preserved Heer winter service cap, constructed of field grey wool. The cap is surrounded by fold down side panels, providing optional ear and neck protection, which are fully lined with thick rabbit fur. When not in use, the panels roll up and are secured in position over the crown with a drawstring. The forehead is topped by an additional flap which is similarly lined with rabbit fur. A padded grey