Original German WWII Heer Cavalry Officers Schirmmütze Visor Crush Cap by Chr. Armbrust - Faded Piping Russian Navy The helmet is marked as

The helmet is marked as size 7 1/4

however we have checked the cylinder and barrel with real cartridges to confirm the chambering

and has dome head securing screws on the narrow sides

Under the instrument of surrender all German armed forces were bound to lay down their arms on all fronts

Original German WWII Heer Cavalry Officers Schirmmütze Visor Crush Cap by Chr. Armbrust - Faded Piping Russian Navy The helmet is marked asOriginal Item: Only One Available. This cap is a very good service used example of a German WWII Wehrmacht Heer Army Cavalry Officer's Schirmmtze (visor cap), made by Chr. Armbrust of Hannover, a rare maker that we have not encountered before. The cap has a lovely "Crushed" or "saddle form" shape that is highly desirable, accomplished by removing the crown support stiffener ring. It features the typical feldgrau (field gray) "doe skin" weave wool