Germany, SS. A Waffen-SS Officer’s M43 Field Cap certificate_of_authenticity this fine quality cap has

this fine quality cap has three rows of navy blue piping

the brass belt buckle and reverse of the belt with traces of white shoe polish from the re-finishing process

the other marked "Mexico"

both unmarked and measuring 17 cm (w) x 25 cm (l)

Germany, SS. A Waffen-SS Officer’s M43 Field Cap certificate_of_authenticity this fine quality cap has(Waffen SS Einheitsfeldmtze M43 fr Offiziere). A Waffen SS Officers M43 field cap, constructed of field grey, Italian issue wool cloth with a subtle whipcord weave. The cap is 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 are secured in place at the front with two pebbled magnetic metal buttons which emanate from the right side and