A 1944 Hj Flak Helper’s Cap Auction Archive Portuguese : Multi-piece construction

Portuguese : Multi-piece construction

The original paint on the interior and exterior has experienced light contact

especially Emperor Franz Joseph

The blade is inscribed “Gott Mit Uns” (God with Us) on one side

Foonote: Harold Andrews was born in Lancashire England in 1874 and was working as a Foreman in Ottawa prior to enlisting in the CEF in February 1916 with 5 years military experience with the Duke of Lancaster Yeomanry

A 1944 Hj Flak Helper’s Cap Auction Archive Portuguese : Multi-piece constructionThis is a very well preserved late war production Hitler Youth Flak Helpers cap, constructed of grey blue wool with fold down panels and skirt arms with rounded ends. The panels are secured to the front of the cap via a single grey pebbled metal (magnetic) button. Towards the front, above the button, is a single Hitlerjugend diamond crafted out of red, black, and white machine embroidery. The insignia is original to the cap and appears to be machine