Germany, Rad. A National Labour Service Leader’s M43 Style Field Cap, By August Schaltenberg Hold inscribed “Leib Grenadier Regiment König

inscribed “Leib Grenadier Regiment König Friedrich Wilhelm III”

each with a maple leaf affixed

stating that he had one year and three months' previous service with the Queen's Own Rifles

an actively worn example in near very fine condition

Instituted 20 July 1942

Germany, Rad. A National Labour Service Leader’s M43 Style Field Cap, By August Schaltenberg Hold inscribed “Leib Grenadier Regiment König(Reichsarbeitsdienst Leiter M43 Feldmtze). Constructed of brown wool with fold down scalloped side panels, secured at the front by a single pebbled silver magnetic button. The cap features thick silver aluminum bullion piping along the crown in a thatched design. At the front of the cap is a metal RAD insignia, consisting of a white pointed spade with red bordering, and a back swastika in the center, with outward facing wheat stalks at a 45 degree