Germany, Heer. A Panzer Troops Visor Caps for Enlisted Ranks, Owner- and Unit-Attributed Example Hold presenting a raised swastika over

presenting a raised swastika over crossed skis

the reverse with an inscription of “ЗА ХРАБРОСТЬ НА ВОДАХЪ ФИНСКИХЪ” (“FOR BRAVERY IN FINNISH WATERS”)

measuring 22 mm (w) x 60 mm (l)

crazing evident in the red and white enamels

and in the following year he was engaged in the Battle of Liza across the Russian border

Germany, Heer. A Panzer Troops Visor Caps for Enlisted Ranks, Owner- and Unit-Attributed Example Hold presenting a raised swastika over(Heer Schirmmtze fr Mannschaften der Panzertruppe). A well preserved Heer Panzer Troops visor cap for Enlisted ranks, constructed of field grey wool with a pronounced whipcord weave. It features reinforced side walls which are fully lined on the exterior with a dark green wool cap band. Both the top and bottom edges of the band are trimmed with rose pink piping, while an additional length of identical piping surrounds the outer edge of the crown.