Original German WWII HJ Flak Helper M43 Feldmütze Field Cap in size 58 - dated 1944 Russian Army leaving only the mounting holes

leaving only the mounting holes

and the WWI Era was when the name first really rose to prominence

with an overall length ranging from 12" to 24" and blades ranging from 8" to as long as 18" or longer

There is just a bit of hairline cracking near the rear lock screw

The hilt is constructed of a wood grip with any leather or fabric covering long gone

Original German WWII HJ Flak Helper M43 Feldmütze Field Cap in size 58 - dated 1944 Russian Army leaving only the mounting holesOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great looking German WWII H J National Youth Organization M43 Feldmtze (Field Cap), marked with Size 58 and dated 1944. These were the standard headgear for H J members who were attached to the Luftwaffe as auxiliaries, and who manned anti aircraft Flak cannons in the defense of the Third Reich as the war drew to a close. It is constructed of Luftwaffe bluish gray worsted wool gabardine cloth, with fold