This model of field cap was worn by men serving in the RAD (Reichsarbeitsdienst) at the front lines. These caps are pretty scarce; this one is made from a fine quality, fairly dark olive brown wool. Nor does this cap have the earlier style of thick roll (piping?) of dark brown material along the edge of the forehead section (i.e., temple to temple) - which was discontinued over time. The scalloped skirts narrow at the front into two arms (as on military style caps), with the ends sewn together (rather than overlapped). There are two hand-made metal buttons (cut from brass) applied to the center of the skirt, which are strictly for show. The cap has a very nice machine-woven RAD emblem applied to the front. The visor is fairly thin, without any extra thickening to the edge. The interior includes a very nicely aged - and still completely pliable - full circumference sweatband in dark reddish brown leather, which is approx. a size 55. There is some light soiling, and a spot, or two, but overall the condition is excellent. A unique private purchase variation of an RAD M43 pattern field cap.