Germany, HJ. A Flak Assistant’s M43 Field Cap Auction maker marked "VANGUARD N

maker marked "VANGUARD N

1917 at Military District No

wife of 34th President Dwight D

This detachment produced and disseminated propaganda leaflets and cards with pro-German and anti-allied scenes and text

measuring 68 mm (w) x 115 mm (h)

Germany, HJ. A Flak Assistant’s M43 Field Cap Auction maker marked "VANGUARD N(Luftwaffenhelfer der HJ Einheitsfeldmtze M43 fr Flakhelfer). An extremely well preserved HJ Flakhelfer (Flak Assistant) M43 field cap, constructed of blue grey wool. The cap is surrounded by fold down side panels, scalloped toward the front, which provide optional ear and neck protection to the wearer. When not in use, the panels roll up and are secured in place at the front with a single pebbled magnetic metal button which emanates from the right