Original German WWII Named Kriegsmarine Coastal Artillery EM/NCO Schirmmütze Visor Crush Cap British Edged Weapons The locking mechanism resembles that

The locking mechanism resembles that of the old muzzle loading socket bayonet attachment

Although US government purchases only record about 13

Clearly in remembrance of his deceased Son who it turns out died of Fever

These remained in use until 1908

Original German WWII Named Kriegsmarine Coastal Artillery EM/NCO Schirmmütze Visor Crush Cap British Edged Weapons The locking mechanism resembles thatOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely service used condition German WWII Kriegsmarine Kstenartillerie (Navy Coastal Artillery) EM NCO Schirmmtze Visor Cap, with a lovely "Crushed" shape. This "saddle form" shape is highly desirable, accomplished by removing the crown support stiffener ring. The cap shows high quality fabrication, made with typical feldgrau (Field Gray) green gray wool with a flaschengrn (dark bottle green) "badge cloth"