Germany, SS. A First Pattern Overseas Cap, Field-Grey Version, c. 1938 Hold A Waffen-SS EM’s belt buckle

A Waffen-SS EM’s belt buckle

constructed of wood with a faux red leather exterior

the obverse bearing a raised and leftward-facing profile of King Friedrich Wilhelm II

1st Marine Division Headquarters Battalion

riveted arrow and wreath in tombac (wreath is black painted/lacquered)

Germany, SS. A First Pattern Overseas Cap, Field-Grey Version, c. 1938 Hold A Waffen-SS EM’s belt buckle(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