M43 Edelweiss Cap Badge (Officer)

Gebirgsjager Officer's metal Edelweiss cap badge. Sew on type.

These metal edelweiss badges were worn by German Army "Gebirgsjager" Mountain Troops on the unique ‘Bergmutze’ field cap.

The insignia takes the form of a die struck nickel Edelweiss flower with a gilt metal stamen in the centre.

This type is sewn onto the cap.

Made in Germany by one of the foremost manufacturers of insignia during the Third Reich.