Germany, Hj. A Flak Helper’s Field Cap Newly Listed 4th Machine Gun Battalion

4th Machine Gun Battalion

The face is covered by a period original domed acrylic crystal

five badges are embroidered in a variety of colors of which three incorporate bullion wire

maker marked “CARL POELLATH

and exhibit nice bright colors

Germany, Hj. A Flak Helper’s Field Cap Newly Listed 4th Machine Gun Battalion(HJ Flakhelfer Feldmtze). A well preserved HJ Flak Helpers field cap, constructed of dark slate grey wool. The cap is fully surrounded by fold down side panels, scalloped at the front, providing 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 and grey painted magnetic metal button on the right flap meeting an analogous reinforced buttonhole on the left