Germany, HJ. A Winter Service Cap Auction Archive disembarking in Le Havre

disembarking in Le Havre

obverse with original four provinces Canadian coat-of-arms in the centre surrounded by two branches of maple leaves

In August 1940 he became a Captain and in May 1943 was promoted to a Major in command of 31st Field Company RCE

a non-functional example (depleted battery) in overall very fine condition

Germany, HJ. A Winter Service Cap Auction Archive disembarking in Le Havre(HJ Wintermtze). An extremely well preserved HJ winter service cap, constructed of padded black wool. The cap is fully surrounded by fold down side panels which slope downward toward the front, providing optional ear and neck protection to the wearer. When not in use, the panels roll up and are secured in place with a functional aluminum buckle. Stitched onto the peak is an HJ insignia executed in multi coloured machine embroidery, measuring 15 mm (w)