An Early Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Pioneer Officer’s Overseas Cap Auction bronze "3"

bronze "3"

The initial offering from the estate of Gheorghe Gheorghiu-Dej

measuring 34mm (w) x 46mm (h - inclusive of horizontally pierced integral suspension)

with a crown insert consisting of nine fingers perforated with five ventilation holes

and include tarnishing of the blade and hilt

An Early Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Pioneer Officer’s Overseas Cap Auction bronze "3"A fine example of a well preserved early second war German Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Pioneer Officers M38 pattern overseas cap, constructed of field gray wool, with fold down scallops to the front and side. The crown, and the front edges of the scalloped side panels feature embroidered silver aluminum piping, indicating the rank of Officer. The front of the cap features a machine embroidered Wehrmacht eagle, constructed of silvery aluminum and dark green