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

maker marked "VANGUARD N

along with a red and white enameled Genfer cross attached to the top of the twelve o’clock arm

" The value of the bond would increase annually so that after five years

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

California (October to December 1940) before being hired by the Lockheed Aeroplane Factory as a casting fitter and frame builder

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