Germany, Rad. A Reich Labour Service Em/Nco’s M43 Service Cap, By Heinrich Balke GTRexclude showing gilt wear

showing gilt wear

referring to both in-pensioners and out-pensioners)

The subs had been "Laid Up" at Hong Kong since the early part of the war and it was here that he was awarded his Second Good Conduct Stripe on October 7

twelve are maker marked "Drago"

Germany, Rad. A Reich Labour Service Em/Nco’s M43 Service Cap, By Heinrich Balke GTRexclude showing gilt wear(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