Germany, Ss. A First Pattern Waffen-Ss Em/Nco’s Overseas Cap Hold Third Class with its ribbon

Third Class with its ribbon

the reverse plain except for a horizontal pin

It was issued by the British forces

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Germany, Ss. A First Pattern Waffen-Ss Em/Nco’s Overseas Cap Hold Third Class with its ribbon(Waffen SS Schiffchen). An extremely well preserved first pattern Waffen SS EM NCOs overseas cap, constructed of field grey wool. The cap is fully surrounded by fold down side walls which are scalloped toward the front. Stitched onto the left side of the panels is an insignia consisting of an elongated black wool triangular backer, in turn bearing a machine embroidered, silver grey, SS style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika.