Germany, SS. A First Pattern Overseas Cap, Field-Grey Version, c. 1938 Republic of silver gilt and exquisite enamels

silver gilt and exquisite enamels with no chipping and very minimal contact

1” to “0

Impressed (2276 Pte

with central machine-embroidered stylized initials “GD”

Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 72-6794

Germany, SS. A First Pattern Overseas Cap, Field-Grey Version, c. 1938 Republic of silver gilt and exquisite enamels(SS Feldmtze, 1. Modell). An extremely well preserved first pattern SS overseas cap, constructed of field grey wool. The cap is fully surrounded by fold down side walls which slope downward toward the front. Stitched onto the left side of the walls is an insignia consisting of a black wool backer overlaid by a machine embroidered, silver grey, SS style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, measuring 90 mm (w) x 42 mm (h). Pinned onto the