Germany, Feuerschutzpolizei. An Em/Nco’s Visored Field Cap Archive 1884 in Corwen

1884 in Corwen

During the Spanish-American War

the reverse marked with Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and code “M1/72” for maker Fritz Zimmermann

the obverse presents a white anchor cross with ball finials in the knees

camp in Sagan (Sileasia

Germany, Feuerschutzpolizei. An Em/Nco’s Visored Field Cap Archive 1884 in Corwen(Feuerschutzpolizei Einheitsfeldmtze). A well preserved Feuerschutzpolizei EM NCOs visored field cap, constructed of dark blue wool twill. The cap is fully surrounded by fold down side panels, gently 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 with two blackened magnetic metal buttons on the right flap meeting an equal number of reinforced buttonholes