Super Carl Halfar made '40 dated Heer M40 cap named to a Panzergrenadier Obergefreiter, example representing perhaps the most desired branch produced by the most desirable maker, cap is in the 100% original service used condition as sought by collectors, cap was one of the earliest pieces produced by the Carl Halfar firm in Berlin during 1940 and the red cotton lining still retains that company's marking along with the date and size 56, the former owner's name and rank is inked to the lining below the markings, the cap's body is made of faded olive colored cotton twill, each side has two ventilation grommets, the first type tropical pattern woven national emblem and rosette are factory zig zag machine sewn in the fashion employed by the Halfar firm, the Panzergrenadier branch soutache is originally factory machine sewn, lining and body show use, wear, fading, soling and a couple of small areas of fraying, all adding immeasurable character to the cap and its appearance, evocative of the campaign in the North African desert, USD $9250