Germany, Hj. A Flak Helper’s Field Cap GTRexclude It is stamped in white

It is stamped in white "53" and "WB4101" flanking the eagle insignia to the left of the right eyepiece and "G65" in red to the right of the left eyepiece

mounted to a vertical rectangular brass suspension with pinback

Machine-embroidered version on black for the Arbeitsorvall

at the beginning of the First World War

Germany, Hj. A Flak Helper’s Field Cap GTRexclude It is stamped in white(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