Germany, Hj. A Winter Service Cap Archive number 132538

number 132538

SOUTH AFRICA 1901 (SERJT: MAJ: C

(Deutscher Schützenverband =DSchV): Gold

with very light contact marks in the finish on both sides

at the age of 62 and is buried in Brookside Cemetery

Germany, Hj. A Winter Service Cap Archive number 132538(HJ Wintermtze). An extremely well preserved HJ winter service cap, constructed of thick dark navy blue wool. It is fully surrounded by fold down side panels, scalloped at the front, offering optional ear and neck protection to the wearer. When not in use, the panels are rolled up and secured in place at the front with a silvered bronze buckle and sliding wool knot. The former is marked on the reverse with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) number and maker