Germany, Ss. A Waffen-Ss Visor Cap Eagle, By Ferdinand Wagner United Republic of The battalion formed part of

The battalion formed part of the 27th Commonwealth Brigade and took part in the United Nations offensive into North Korea and the subsequent retreat into South Korea following the Chinese offensive in the winter of 1950-1951

Impressed around a rim (SOLDAT HERM

The cap measures approximately 250 mm (w) x 255 mm (l) x 135 mm (h)

rather than being sold off (as she was informed that this was apparently the custom after an airman had been missing two months)

surrounded by a green enameled ring in the shape of an oak wreath

Germany, Ss. A Waffen-Ss Visor Cap Eagle, By Ferdinand Wagner United Republic of The battalion formed part of(Waffen SS Mtzenadler). Constructed of cupal, the obverse consisting of a second pattern SS style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse with both attachment prongs intact, marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code of M1 8 for Ferdinand Wagner, Pforzheim, measuring 69. 20 mm (w) x 31. 75 mm (h), weighing 3. 8 grams, with minor loss of finish evident, in near extremely fine condition.