Original German WWII Heer Sonderführer Officer Schirmmütze Visor Crush Cap by EREL Privat, Double Marked, Size 58 German Field Gear and it was officially adopted

and it was officially adopted by the United States as the standard infantry rifle on June 19

However there is no major structural damage or repairs we can see

Although there are traces of a Crown at the rear of the 39" barrel the proof marks one would expect to see have worn away

Horse accouterments also included a standard pair of saddle holsters

As the Isle of Man is not a part of the United Kingdom

Original German WWII Heer Sonderführer Officer Schirmmütze Visor Crush Cap by EREL Privat, Double Marked, Size 58 German Field Gear and it was officially adoptedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an original German WWII Heer Sonderfhrer officer Schirmmtze visor cap made under the EREL Privat label of Robert Lubstein in Berlin. It is a desirable double marked example, with EREL identification both beneath the intact celluloid crown shield and embossed into the sweatband. The cap has an attractive crushed saddle form created by removal of the crown stiffener, with a field gray doeskin wool body, blue