Original German WWII Named and Regt. Marked Army Heer Artillery Officers Schirmmütze Visor Crush Cap - Service Damaged MILITARIA though we assume it is

though we assume it is recent production due to condition

in addition to some larger gouges and scrapes

When Germany annexed Austria in 1938

though it definite is missing at least 1/3 of the edge

Fighting the stick

Original German WWII Named and Regt. Marked Army Heer Artillery Officers Schirmmütze Visor Crush Cap - Service Damaged MILITARIA though we assume it isOriginal Item: Only One Available. This cap is a wonderful service used example of a named German WWII Wehrmacht Heer Army Artillery Officer's Schirmmtze (visor cap), with a lovely "Crushed" shape. This "saddle form" shape is highly desirable, and accomplished by removing the crown support stiffener ring. It has definitely seen extensive service during the war, with the sweatband deteriorating and tearing into multiple pieces, and the liner having