BACKGROUND: The NSKOV, "National Sozialistische Kriegsopferversorung" (National Socialist War-disabled-support [Organization]), was formed in 1930 and institutionalized in 1933, as an associated society assisting NSDAP party members who had become disabled as a result of war injuries.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Deep navy blue wool construction visor cap. The cap features a one-piece circular crown, a body with seams to each of its cardinal points, a one-piece center band whose vertical seam is to the reverse, and a blackened leather visor. Original cockade is present. The black rayon center band features alternating, machine embroidered Oakleaf pattern. Fixed by the black painted buttons positioned over each ear is a twisted black chincord. The visor has blackened canvas reinforcing stitched along its edge. The interior of the cap is fully lined in mid-blue ribbed rayon, and features a tan leather sweatband. A clear, celluloid sweat diamond is sewn to the interior crown. The cap is in overall very nice condition. Roughly a size 55-56. Just needs the NSKOV eagle added back to it.