N010596 "S.A. WEHRMANNNSCHAFT" M43 STYLE FIELD CAP. (Feldmütze)

BACKGROUND: The "S.A. Wehrmannschaft" (S.A. Defense troops) were formed in January 1939 to provide pre and post military training to all civilian males aged 18 to 65 years old. Originally, standard S.A. uniforms and headgear were worn until the official introduction of a S.A. W. uniform in December 1939. One of the items introduced was a distinctive forage cap, based on the Italian "Bustina" field cap, with a national eagle and swastika sewn to its upper left side and an S.A. cockade to its front.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: SA tan/brown, wool/rayon blend cap with fold down sides and a two button front. Original machine woven eagle was removed and the stitch lines are still visible. Collector added metal eagle and metal political Edelweiss. Nice complete liner. Size marked 56 and still haze its original RZM tag. Also included is and original machine woven eagle that would have been originally on the cap. Can be restored if desired.

GRADE ****                             PRICE $595.00

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