Original German WWII Rare Heer Army Field Chaplain Officer Schirmmütze Visor Crush Cap Percusion Muskets resulting in much oxidation

resulting in much oxidation

was organized in 1867 (hence the date on the front plate) from Confederate veterans and existed until the beginning of WW2 when it was re-designated 175th U

tough but short

As this is rifle serial number 172451

Soldiers and Marines on leave or R&R in Australia often sought out adding more equipment to their personal arsenals

Original German WWII Rare Heer Army Field Chaplain Officer Schirmmütze Visor Crush Cap Percusion Muskets resulting in much oxidationOriginal Item: Only One Available. This cap is a rare "salty" service worn example of a German WWII Wehrmacht Heer Army Wehrmachtspfarrer Kriegspfarrer (Wehrmacht Chaplain Wartime Chaplain) Officer Schirmmtze visor cap. The cap has a lovely "Crushed" or "saddle form" shape that is highly desirable, accomplished by removing the crown support stiffener ring. It features the typical feldgrau (field gray) "doe skin" weave wool construction, very popular