Original German WWII Heer Army Artillery EM/NCO Schirmmütze Visor Crush Cap, Size 57, Dual Period Maker Marks French Ordnance These hoisting and lowering ceremonies

These hoisting and lowering ceremonies took the form of either an ordinary or a ceremonial flag parade

indicating acceptance in 1897 during the reign of German Emperor Wilhelm II

Year of Manufacture: Circa 1875

We grabbed our chutes

They were to meet at the Caribon Gate of Fort McKinley

Original German WWII Heer Army Artillery EM/NCO Schirmmütze Visor Crush Cap, Size 57, Dual Period Maker Marks French Ordnance These hoisting and lowering ceremoniesOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an original German WWII Heer Army Artillery EM NCO Schirmmtze visor cap with a pronounced crushed or saddle form created by removal of the crown stiffener. It is constructed from Feldgrau whipcord weave wool with a dark bottle green cap band, Hochrot deep red piping, aluminum insignia, and a black leather enlisted chinstrap. The cap retains the traditional high forward crown and three rows of deep red piping,