Slovakia, I Republic. A Slovakian Army Auxiliary’s M43-Style Field Cap United Republic of A machine woven NSKK stylized

A machine woven NSKK stylized eagle

He was with RAF 166 Squardon when on August 3

with visible folding creases and a few age spots

the exterior bearing a machine-embroidered silver aluminum wire inscription of “SMS AUGSBURG”

Lieutenant Karl Schmid (pilot) and Sergeant Johann Hoffmann (radio operator) survived and were captured

Slovakia, I Republic. A Slovakian Army Auxiliary’s M43-Style Field Cap United Republic of A machine woven NSKK stylizedA well preserved Slovakian Army Auxiliarys M43 style field cap, constructed of earth brown wool. It 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 zink button emanating from the right panel, which meets a reinforced buttonhole on the left panel. Completing the exterior features is a