Post-WWII German Civil Defense M43 Cap, ca. 1966
Updated August 7, 2026
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| Lot number | 1003817 |
| Category | Firearms & Militaria |
| Auction | The Bagale Collection, Session III - Wartime Militaria |
| Date | August 15, 2026 at 6:05 PM MDT |
| Auction house | 345 Auction |
| Location | Pueblo West, Colorado |
Tailored in the classic M43 style, this post-WWII West German Field Cap is constructed from dark gray wool with fold-down ear flaps secured by two silver pebbled front buttons. The interior features a grey cloth lining with a plastic sweat shield bearing the diamond-shaped logo "Alkero / Albert Kempf K.G. Mützenfabrik Wuppertal-Vohwinkel", marked size 57, contract code "20\66-BUND ZS" (Bundesluftschutz / Zivilschutz, indicating civil defense issue circa 1966), and a blank stitched name tag strip. Absent of national or unit insignia. Condition is excellent, showing minimal storage wear and sound construction throughout. BP
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