Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Coastal Artillery EM/NCO’s M43 Field Cap, by Heinrich Balke Archive München” and “950” for silver

München” and “950” for silver content

some loss of gilt finish and repair of pin evident

and include moderate but consistent material fatigue to the exterior wool

A mint and unissued example of a RADwJ (National Labour Service of the Female Youths) personnel’s commemorative service brooch

he was awarded the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal for Korea on July 31

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Coastal Artillery EM/NCO’s M43 Field Cap, by Heinrich Balke Archive München” and “950” for silver(Kriegsmarine Einheitsfeldmtze M43 fr Mannschaften der Kstenartillerie). A well preserved Kriegsmarine Coastal Artillery EM NCOs M43 field cap, constructed of coarse field grey wool. The cap is fully surrounded by fold down side panels, scalloped toward the front, which provide optional ear and neck protection to the wearer. When not in use, the panels roll up and are secured in place at the front with pebbled buttons which emanate from the right flap