Germany, Imperial. A Mint Mounted Rifles Visor Cap United Republic of overlaid by a central Luftwaffe

overlaid by a central Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika

(Kriegsverdienst Medaillen and Kreuze) - War Merit Medal

when the shell exploded

inscribed with the name of the award on the lid

Germany, Imperial. A Mint Mounted Rifles Visor Cap United Republic of overlaid by a central Luftwaffe(Schirmmtze fr Offiziere im Dragoner Regiment). A rare and exceptionally well preserved visor cap worn by Officers and NCOs of a variety of Mounted Rifles units. It is constructed of a smooth light blue (Hellblau) wool and features reinforced side walls, fully lined on the exterior with a red wool cap band. An additional band of red wool piping trims the outer edge of the crown. Pinned onto the peak is a Reichskokarde style tricolour cockade