Germany, Rad. A Reich Labour Service Em/Nco’s M43 Service Cap, By Heinrich Balke Auction came to prominence

came to prominence

very light crazing evident in the red enamels on the star point at 10 o'clock

measuring 70 mm (w) x 30 mm (h))

between two different suspension varients

insignia conjoined to the belt loop on the right side

Germany, Rad. A Reich Labour Service Em/Nco’s M43 Service Cap, By Heinrich Balke Auction came to prominence(Einheitsfeldmtze M43 fr Mnner der Reichsarbeitsdienst). A very well preserved Reich Labour Service (RAD) EM NCOs M43 field cap, constructed of heavy olive drab wool. The cap is fully surrounded by fold down side panels, scalloped at the front, offering 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 zink buttons which emanates from the right panel and