Germany, Hj. A Winter Service Cap Archive A WWII Royal Canadian Air

A WWII Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Pilot's Wings - Three-colour embroidery on black wool

with a red wool Waffenfarbe on a dark green wool backer

mostly illegible except for the title FLIGERABWEHRBALLON and the date 4 July 1917

on loop for suspension from its period original full size ribbon

holding the haft firmly in place

Germany, Hj. A Winter Service Cap Archive A WWII Royal Canadian Air(HJ Wintermtze). A well preserved HJ winter service cap, constructed of black wool. The cap is surrounded by a fold down side panel, scalloped at the front, offering optional ear and neck protection for the wearer. When not in use, the panel is rolled up, with the front pinned with a decorative blackened and pebbled zink button. Pinned onto the peak of the cap is a badge consisting of a HJ diamond insignia constructed of silvered bronze with multi