Germany, Feuerschutzpolizei. An Em/Nco’s Visored Field Cap Archive the reverse marked with Reichszeugmeisterei

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

inscribed “DEN 18 OCTOBER 1861) (“THE 18th OF OCTOBER 1861”)

He enlisted as a Private (7079) with the 2nd Special Service Battalion

camp in Sagan (Sileasia

During the Spanish-American War

Germany, Feuerschutzpolizei. An Em/Nco’s Visored Field Cap Archive the reverse marked with Reichszeugmeisterei(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