Germany. A Waffen-Ss Gebirgstruppen Cap Edelweiss Archive Order of Adolph of Nassau

Order of Adolph of Nassau - Order of Civil and Military Merit of Adolph of Nassau

manufactured during Third Reich

with 3 fine hairline cracks to centre core

lower Saxony

produced around 1934

Germany. A Waffen-Ss Gebirgstruppen Cap Edelweiss Archive Order of Adolph of NassauA mint and unissued SS Gebirgstruppen Cap Edelweiss; silvery grey embroidered flower petals and dual leaves and stem, with seven bulb yellow stamen; on a black wool backer; measuring 70 mm x 44 mm; mint and unworn condition. Footnote: These Waffen SS Edelweiss insignia was worn on the side of the Waffen SS mountain troop M43 caps. Edelweiss flowers traditionally represent bravery and courage in German Austrian culture.