Germany, Hj. A Hj Winter Service Cap United Republic of This smaller size is more

This smaller size is more convenient for reference and storage

this type of glider badge is described in more details in a book by Stijn David “The Glider Pilot Badge”

set on a 30 mm-long magnetic metal bar with a horizontal pinback

mounted by four slotted flathead screws

In its balsa wood box of issue

Germany, Hj. A Hj Winter Service Cap United Republic of This smaller size is more(Einheitsfeldmtze). A field cap constructed of dark grey wool, with fold down panels with squared scallops to the front and forward sides, covering the entire neck on the sides and rear when unbuttoned, the panels are raised with their ends resting upon the visor, joined together by a black buckle, the front centre of the cap features a HJ badge in multi coloured enamels, the reverse of which bears the RZM logo and number M1 158 for Karl Pichl,