Germany, Hj. A Flakhelfer’s Field Cap Auction 1873" and "WON BY R

1873" and "WON BY R

obverse illustrating the Canadian Artillery Corps insignia in the centre surrounded by the inscription "CANADIAN RESERVE ARTILLERY" above and "ATHLETIC ASSOC

21st Infantry Massachusetts State Guard (bronze gilt with red enamels

the French officer who was commissioned a general in the Continental Army

Germany, Hj. A Flakhelfer’s Field Cap Auction 1873" and "WON BY R(HJ Einheitsfeldmtze fr Flakhelfer). A very well preserved HJ field cap for a Flakhelfer (Flak Assistant), constructed of dark grey wool. The cap is fully surrounded by fold down side panels, scalloped toward the front, which provide the wearer with optional ear and neck protection. When not in use, the panels roll up and secure in place at the front with a single pebbled zink button which emanates from the right panela and meets a reinforced