Germany, Heer. An Army Em/Nco’s M43 Field Cap Archive Footnote: Private Arthur Craythorne was

Footnote: Private Arthur Craythorne was born in Birmingham

silver issue for Junior Officers

Accompanied by a six-ribbon Ribbon Bar (Distinguished Flying Cross

Footnote: William Gordon Trites was born on January 7

Germany, Heer. An Army Em/Nco’s M43 Field Cap Archive Footnote: Private Arthur Craythorne was(Heer Einheitsfeldmtze). This is an extremely well preserved Heer (Army) M43 field cap, constructed of thick field grey wool. The cap features fold down panels, offering optional neck and ear protection, which, when not in use, are held in place by dual frontal pebbled, magnetic metal buttons. The peak of the cap bears an insignia in the form of a field grey rayon trapezoid with a machine embroidered Wehrmacht style German national eagle clutching a