Original Spanish Civil War Republican Army Carabiners Rifle Company Side Cap 20th Century encompassing a metal cockade with

encompassing a metal cockade with red felt center

almost certainly

Features eight silver pebbled buttons (German manufacturer marked)

but no real rust or corrosion where the plating is missing

The idea was that if downed pilot could get the locals on his side

Original Spanish Civil War Republican Army Carabiners Rifle Company Side Cap 20th Century encompassing a metal cockade withOriginal Item: Only One Available. This side cap was originally introduced in early 1930s and was worn by Republican (communist) personnel, with minor variations. This green wool field cap features a gold button showing the crossed rifles pin insignia above which is a red communist star pin. There is very nice red pink trim piping on either side. The interior is fully lined in a light satin with a brown leather sweatband, portion of original maker