Germany, Rad. A Reich Labour Service Em/Nco’s M43 Service Cap, By Heinrich Balke GTRexclude 203 mm x 267 mm)

203 mm x 267 mm)

He was charged with being "AWL while undergoing Field Punishment and apprehended the same day

showing gilt wear

The subs had been "Laid Up" at Hong Kong since the early part of the war and it was here that he was awarded his Second Good Conduct Stripe on October 7

silver insignia on a silvered bronze and red enamelled base

Germany, Rad. A Reich Labour Service Em/Nco’s M43 Service Cap, By Heinrich Balke GTRexclude 203 mm x 267 mm)(Einheitsfeldmtze M43 fr Mnner der Reichsarbeitsdienst). A very well preserved Reich Labour Service (RAD) EM NCOs M43 field cap, constructed of heavy olive drab wool. The cap is fully surrounded by fold down side panels, scalloped at the front, offering 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 pebbled zink buttons which emanates from the right panel and