Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s M43 Field Cap Auction Archive WWI German "Maskenbrille" Eyeglasses for

WWI German "Maskenbrille" Eyeglasses for Gas Masks - These eyeglasses were specifically designed to be worn with the gas mask and were issued for front-line use to soldiers requiring vision aids

Fourth Joint Assault Signal Company

measuring 55 mm (w) x 13 mm (h))

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Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s M43 Field Cap Auction Archive WWI German "Maskenbrille" Eyeglasses for(Heer Einheitsfeldmtze M43). A very well preserved Heer EM NCOs M43 field cap, constructed of field grey wool twill. It is fully surrounded by fold down side panels, gently scalloped at the front, providing optional ear and neck protection to the wearer. When not in use, the panels are rolled up and secured in place with two zink buttons emanating from the right flap meeting an equal number of reinforced buttonholes on the left flap. Stitched onto the