Slovakia, I Republic. A Slovakian Army Auxiliary’s M43-Style Field Cap United Republic of the exterior bearing a machine-embroidered

the exterior bearing a machine-embroidered silver aluminum wire inscription of “SMS AUGSBURG”

He later went on to fight in the First Battle of the Marne

He was with RAF 166 Squardon when on August 3

with visible folding creases and a few age spots

On New Year’s Day 1945 his plane was shot down over the Maastricht (Netherlands) area during Operation Bodenplatte (Baseplate)

Slovakia, I Republic. A Slovakian Army Auxiliary’s M43-Style Field Cap United Republic of the exterior bearing a machine-embroideredA well preserved Slovakian Army Auxiliarys M43 style field cap, constructed of earth brown wool. It is fully surrounded by fold down side panels, scalloped at the front, providing 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 zink button emanating from the right panel, which meets a reinforced buttonhole on the left panel. Completing the exterior features is a