Germany, Heer. A Gebirgsjäger Em/Nco’s M43 Field Cap Newly Listed the reverse centre inscribed FÜR

the reverse centre inscribed FÜR LANGJÄHRIGE TREUE DIENST (FOR LONG AND FAITHFUL SERVICE)

and later that year the Eastern Front Medal on August 10

He is documented on the roll of the Toronto Garrison and Field Battery

Nickels returned to base

Germany, Heer. A Gebirgsjäger Em/Nco’s M43 Field Cap Newly Listed the reverse centre inscribed FÜR(Gebirgsjger M43 Feldmtze). An extremely well preserved Heer Gebirgsjger EM NCOs M43 field cap, constructed of field grey wool. The cap features fold down side panels offering ear and neck protection which, when not in use, are held together by a brown bakelite button on the right flap meeting a reinforced buttonhole on the left flap. Sewn into the left flap is a zink edelweiss with a gilded magnetic metal centerpiece, measuring 38 mm (w) x 58 mm (h).