Original German WWII Waffen SS M43 Maroon Parade Fez for Foreign Volunteers with Tassel & Damaged Sweatband - Removed Insignia Scabbards & Sheaths The barrel is now 20"

The barrel is now 20" in length and full stocked measuring 33" overall

It features wicker frame construction with wool topped leather visor with bullion oak leaf embroidery and a silver bullion American eagle cap badge with gold chinstrap

On one barrel end there is aged brass plaque stating:-

Secured around the tunic as shown in the photograph is a lovely German WWII Heer Army General's Dress Brocade Belt with Buckle by F

Original Item: One of a Kind Set

Original German WWII Waffen SS M43 Maroon Parade Fez for Foreign Volunteers with Tassel & Damaged Sweatband - Removed Insignia Scabbards & Sheaths The barrel is now 20"Original Item: Only One Available. This is a maroon fez that was part of the dress uniform of a Waffen SS military detachment composed of Muslims from Bosnia, Croatia, and Herzegovina in occupied Yugoslavia. The creation of this unit was authorized by AH in 1943. The original purpose was to combat Tito's partisans. Through recruitment and conscription, the unit had 26,000 soldiers within a few months. The group was commanded by German or ethnic German