Germany, HJ. A Mint Field Cap Democratic Republic of the obverse illustrating an Italian soldier

obverse illustrating an Italian soldier holding an upward-pointing sword in his right hand

much of the original gilt has disappeared due to age and wear

residue in the recessed areas of the Star from cleaning

77 mm in diameter

measuring 143 mm (w) x 318 mm (h) x 52

Germany, HJ. A Mint Field Cap Democratic Republic of the obverse illustrating an Italian soldier(HJ Sommer Mtze). An extremely well preserved HJ field cap, constructed of khaki tan cotton. The cap is fully surrounded by stylized side walls which are trimmed along the seam with red piping. Stitched onto the lower peak is an embroidered HJ insignia, measuring 15 mm (w) x 25 mm (h). The interior is fully encompassed by a multi piece golden brown rayon liner. A wide leather sweatband fully surrounds the lower edge, and folds down to reveal a