Germany, Hj. A Flak Helper’s Field Cap GTRexclude mounted to a vertical rectangular

mounted to a vertical rectangular brass suspension with pinback

silver wash wear

Machine-embroidered version on black for the Arbeitsorvall

as his request to join the Royal Flying Corps had come through

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Germany, Hj. A Flak Helper’s Field Cap GTRexclude mounted to a vertical rectangular(HJ Flakhelfer Feldmtze). A well preserved HJ Flak Helpers field cap, constructed of dark slate grey wool. The cap is fully surrounded by fold down side panels, scalloped at the front, providing optional ear and neck protection to the wearer. When not in use, the panels are rolled up and secured in place at the front with a single pebbled and grey painted magnetic metal button on the right flap meeting an analogous reinforced buttonhole on the left