Original WW2 German M43 field cap issued to members of the Deutsches Rotes Kreuz (German Red Cross). The cap follows the standard M43 design introduced in 1943, featuring a soft wool construction with fold-down side panels secured by two front buttons.The front displays the Red Cross insignia, identifying the wearer as part of the DRK medical and support organization, which operated alongside German military units during the war.Item DetailsCountry: GermanyOrganization: Deutsches Rotes Kreuz (DRK)Period: World War IIType: M43 field capMaterial: Wool construction with cloth liningConditionGood overall condition. There is some light staining to the top, which may improve with cleaning. Otherwise well preserved. Please examine the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.Original DRK uniform items are less commonly encountered than standard Wehrmacht examples, making them of interest to collectors of WWII medical and humanitarian militaria.
