Public Auction #337 - Coins, Banknotes, Militaria

Hat: WWII Afrika Corps army enlisted rank 2 mod tropical M14 field cap. A nice example in olive cotton with a red cotton lining. A 2nd pattern example with an oilcloth sweatband introduced in 1942. The cap has tropical BEVO woven cap eagle & cockade, the cockade with some thread wear & damage. Correct pasteboard cotton covered peak & twin metal grommets to the side. No visible maker's mark to the interior. Size 55. Light soiling & stain on visor, some fading overall. (P)