Family purchased grouping to the WW1 and WW2 veteran Oberst Alfred Santmann. Santmann was awarded the German Cross in gold on 25.5.1942 commanding II./Art.Regiment 168. At the end of the war, Santmann served as commander of Artillerie-Regiment 1352 which was found in late 1944. His Regiment was part of 352. Volksgrenadier-Division and was involved combat in the Ardennes and West Germany in 1944/45.
Santmann's grouping was never available on the market before and comes straight from the family.
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Nicely worn Heer Artillerie sidecap for officer's. Black silk lining. Sweat-band with clear signs of wear. Well worn condition with great patina and sweat-stains. No damage! 100% original applied machine-woven officer's type cap eagle and cockade. Applied by hand.
