Germany, Heer. An EM/NCO’s M43 Field Cap Republic of He was issued the MID

He was issued the MID Oak Leaf for the War Medal 1939-1945 according

the insignia measuring 42 mm (w) x 52 mm (h)

Footnote: William James Kinch was born on April 30

in silver with blue and green enamels

The Distinguished Service Cross was first awarded during the First World War

Germany, Heer. An EM/NCO’s M43 Field Cap Republic of He was issued the MID(Heer Einheitsfeldmtze M43 fr Mannschaften). A well preserved Heer EM NCOs M43 field cap, constructed of field grey wool. The cap is fully surrounded by fold down side panels, scalloped toward the front, which provide optional ear and neck protection to the wearer. When not in use, the panels roll up and are secured in position at the front with two brown bakelite buttons which emanate from the right flap and meet an equal number of reinforced