A Panzer Pioneer Battalion Nco's/Enlisted Man's Side Cap Hold 1939 - Gold-coloured gilt on

1939 - Gold-coloured gilt on white bakelite

for some time afterwards as back was weak

For distinguished service in the field

It was quite an antiquated defense concept akin to First World War fortifications

A Panzer Pioneer Battalion Nco's/Enlisted Man's Side Cap Hold 1939 - Gold-coloured gilt onConstructed with a black wool exterior, with two rising peaks forming a valley between the two, fold down panels with gently sloping, downward scallops to the front and forward sides, sewn in place on the front peak is a machine embroidered white Army (Heer) eagle, illustrating an eagle sitting, its talons gripping a wreath swastika below, a cockade in red, white and black machine embroidery just below the eagle on the skirt, the cockade framed by two