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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Early Heer Artillerie visor cap. Officer's type with originally attached insignia. Early tombak cap eagle, hand-embroidered wreath badge with a metal cockade. Lovely patina to both cap insignia. Matching chin strap with the same sort of patina.

Red color piping. About 5cm of the seam holding the visor have opened. Lining with removed celluloid diamond. Clear signs of wear and stains to lining and sweat-band. Metal initial buttons "A.S." attached.

Size 57. Minor moth bites. Overall good condition 2-.