Germany, SS. A First Pattern Overseas Cap, Field-Grey Version, c. 1938 Hold riveted arrow and wreath in

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

stickpins and insignia

constructed of wood with a faux red leather exterior

reverse illustrating two figures dressed in the classical style

mounted to a silver gilt cross-shaped base

Germany, SS. A First Pattern Overseas Cap, Field-Grey Version, c. 1938 Hold riveted arrow and wreath in(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