Original German WWII Army Heer Infantry Officers Schirmmütze Visor Crush Cap Sharps Rifle was replaced in the 1960s

was replaced in the 1960s by the PK machine gun due to the switch in Soviet tactical doctrine to the general-purpose machine gun concept

The flag was captured and given by the Captain of the PT Boat in the Malacca Straits by an English Captain when the vessel surrendered in 1945

It could probably be replaced by a gunsmith if desired

4 1/2" in diameter you still need two hands to pick this up and it comes with it's own display stand being a short piece of black plastic piping

Original German WWII Army Heer Infantry Officers Schirmmütze Visor Crush Cap Sharps Rifle was replaced in the 1960sOriginal Item: Only One Available. This cap is a wonderful service used example of a German WWII Wehrmacht Heer Army Infantry Officer's Schirmmtze (visor cap), and it really looks the business. The cap has a lovely "Crushed" or "saddle form" shape that is highly desirable, accomplished by removing the crown support stiffener ring. It features lovely feldgrau (field gray) "doeskin" wool construction with a forest green "badge cloth" band and a