Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Waffen S.S. Other Ranks Visor Cap. A sadly moth damaged condition field grey visor cap of a good size, possibly 58. White waffenfarbe for infantry. Fitted with its original SS insignia. All of the three pins to the eagle are broken off and the eagle has been affixed to the hat in a contemporary manner with thread. The skull has its original pins in place. Some moth to the black centre band and the upper crown of the hat. Standard black centre band. The grey leather sweatband is present with the hat but detached. Rayon lining all complete with the original owner’s name ‘A.Wenck’ with his field post number ‘36215’ to a slip of paper underneath the central celluloid lozenge. It would appear that the hat had never been fitted with a chinstrap and side buttons, fair condition £300-£400

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of German Militaria.

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