Germany, Rad. A National Labour Service Leader’s M43 Style Field Cap, By August Schaltenberg Auction Archive light scattered signs of oxidation

light scattered signs of oxidation on the wings from storage

measuring 80 mm (w) x 145 mm (l) x 18 mm (h)

In the early days

Units of sport date back to 1940 with the creation of a football (soccer) team

Accompanied by their 73 mm (w) x 11 mm (h) Ribbon Bar with pinback

Germany, Rad. A National Labour Service Leader’s M43 Style Field Cap, By August Schaltenberg Auction Archive light scattered signs of oxidation(Reichsarbeitsdienst Leiter M43 Feldmtze). Constructed of brown wool with fold down scalloped side panels, secured at the front by a single pebbled silver magnetic button. The cap features thick silver aluminum bullion piping along the crown in a thatched design. At the front of the cap is a metal RAD insignia, consisting of a white pointed spade with red bordering, and a back swastika in the center, with outward facing wheat stalks at a 45 degree