Original German WWII HJ Flak Helper M43 Feldmütze Field Cap in size 58 - dated 1944 Russian Army and the WWI Era was

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

a heavier belt-fed weapon

It bears the same 810 serial number on the butt stock cup

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

The Crown / X mark indicates that the dish is "Hard Metal" ware

Original German WWII HJ Flak Helper M43 Feldmütze Field Cap in size 58 - dated 1944 Russian Army and the WWI Era wasOriginal 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